Frank Gleich
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1919-1920)
Frank Gleich was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1919 to 1920 for the New York Yankees, a span of 2 seasons. In 29 career games, he hit .133 with 6 hits and 4 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- Died
- 3/27/1949 in Columbus, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1919-09-17
- Last Game
- 1920-08-31
Full name: Frank Elmer Gleich
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 45 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 10 | .133 | .250 | .133 | .383 | 0 |
Career AVG .133 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 50.2% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.
Career SLG .133 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 62.6% below league average.
Career OPS .383 vs. league average .684 across their career seasons — 44.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | NYA | AL | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1920 | NYA | AL | 24 | 41 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 10 | .122 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 29 | 45 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 10 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (29 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .231 |
| Away | 15 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 | .094 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920-08-31 | NYY | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1920-08-24 | NYY | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-08-01 | NYY | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1920-07-31 | NYY | SLA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-07-26 | NYY | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-07-17 | NYY | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-07-13 | NYY | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-07-05 | NYY | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-07-05 | NYY | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-07-04 | NYY | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 10 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 4 |
Frank Gleich: the record in brief
According to the bio, Frank Gleich debuted on September 17, 1919 and played a final game on August 31, 1920. Every season row on the page belongs to the New York Yankees, from 1919 through 1920. Gleich played primarily as an outfielder and threw right-handed and batted left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on March 7, 1894, in Columbus, OH, USA and a listed size of 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds. Gleich died on March 27, 1949, in Columbus, OH, USA. The given name on file is Frank Elmer Gleich.
In 29 games and 45 at bats, Gleich batted .133 with 6 hits, plus 4 runs batted in. Gleich got on base at a .250 rate and slugged .133 (.383 OPS). Measured against the leagues Gleich played in, the .133 career average compares with a .268 league average over the same seasons, 50.2% below the league. No season topped the 5 hits of 1920.
Most of Gleich's defensive work, 10 games, came at left field; the rest of the position table shows center field (5) and right field (4). Fielding in the outfield produced 19 putouts and 0 assists against 4 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Gleich
- What years did Frank Gleich play?
- Frank Gleich played in Major League Baseball from 1919 to 1920.
- Was Frank Gleich a pitcher?
- No. Frank Gleich was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Frank Gleich hit?
- Frank Gleich hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What teams did Frank Gleich play for?
- Frank Gleich played for one team, the New York Yankees (1919–1920).
- What were Frank Gleich's career stats?
- In 29 games, Frank Gleich had 6 hits, 4 RBI, and 6 runs, with a .133 batting average.
- What position did Frank Gleich play?
- Frank Gleich played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Frank Gleich and how much did he weigh?
- Frank Gleich was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Frank Gleich's career batting average?
- Frank Gleich batted .133 over his career, with 6 hits in 45 at bats.
- How many RBI did Frank Gleich have?
- Frank Gleich drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Frank Gleich in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Gleich has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.