Frank Griffith
Born: 11/18/1872 in Gilman, IL, USA
Died: 12/8/1908 in Waterman, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1892-08-13 | Final Game: 1894-07-17
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 150 lbs
Full name: Frank Wesley Griffith
Biography
Frank Griffith, born in 1872, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1892 to 1894. He played during a transitional period in baseball, shortly before the establishment of the modern game. Griffith made his mark in the National League, where he showcased his skills on the mound, albeit with a modest career record of 1-3. His tenure in Major League Baseball was characterized by the challenges faced by pitchers of his era, which was still finding its footing in terms of gameplay and strategies.
Throughout his career, Griffith recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 10.1 and struck out 18 batters. Despite not achieving significant accolades or saves, his contributions to the teams he played for reflect the early days of professional baseball, a time when the sport was evolving and players were still defining their roles. Griffith's experiences on the mound contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, providing context to the development of pitching as a critical component of the game. His career, while brief, remains a part of the narrative of baseball's formative years.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 46.3 | 67 | 52 | 6 | 43 | 18 | 10.10 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | CHC | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 11.25 | - |
| 1894 | CL4 | NL | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 42.3 | 64 | 47 | 37 | 15 | 9.99 | -2751.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 25 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.320 | 0.346 | 0.560 | 0.906 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | CHC | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1894 | CL4 | NL | 7 | 24 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | CHN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1894 | CL4 | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1894 | CL4 | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 8 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | Evanston | IL | 1892, 1893, 1894, 1895 |