Frank Gleich
Born: 3/7/1894 in Columbus, OH, USA
Died: 3/27/1949 in Columbus, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1919-09-17 | Final Game: 1920-08-31
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Frank Elmer Gleich
Biography
Frank Gleich, born in 1894, was a professional baseball player who competed in the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1919 to 1920, during a transitional period in Major League Baseball marked by the waning days of the deadball era and the emergence of more offensive play styles. Gleich played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 29 games. He recorded 6 hits throughout his brief career, resulting in a batting average of .133, with 4 runs batted in. Though he did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases, Gleich's contributions to his teams reflected the grit and determination common among players of his time.
Gleich's time in the majors was limited, but he was part of a generation of players that laid the groundwork for the future of the game. His experiences on the field during the early 1920s offered a glimpse into the evolving strategies and styles that would come to define modern baseball. While his statistical contributions may not have been substantial, Gleich's presence in the league during this pivotal era remains a testament to the spirit of competition that characterized the sport during its formative years.
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 | 0.133 | 0.250 | 0.133 | 0.383 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | NYY | AL | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1920 | NYY | AL | 24 | 41 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0.122 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 19 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | NYA | OF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1920 | NYA | OF | 15 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 10 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 4 |