Frank Heifer
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1875)
Frank Heifer was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1875 for the Boston Red Stockings. In 11 career games, he hit .280 with 14 hits and 5 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 102.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 175 lb
- Died
- 8/29/1893 in Reading, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1875-06-03
- Last Game
- 1875-09-09
Full name: Franklin Heifer
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 50 | 11 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .280 | .280 | .400 | .680 | 102 |
Career AVG .280 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +10.3% above league average.
Career OBP .280 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +7.4% above league average.
Career SLG .400 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — +29.1% above league average.
Career OPS .680 vs. league average .571 across their career seasons — +19.2% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | BS1 | 11 | 50 | 11 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .280 | .253 (+10%) | .260 (+7%) | .309 (+29%) | .570 (+19%) | 101.7 | |
| Career · 1 season | 11 | 50 | 11 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .280 | — | — | — | — | 102 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | BS1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.3 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15.43 | — | 0.0 | |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.1 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15.43 | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| First Base | 9 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Heifer
- Was Frank Heifer a pitcher?
- No. Frank Heifer was a position player (First Baseman), though he did pitch in 2 career games.
- How many home runs did Frank Heifer hit?
- Frank Heifer hit 0 career home runs with 14 hits.
- What was Frank Heifer's career batting average?
- Frank Heifer batted .280 over his career, with 14 hits in 50 at bats.
- How many RBI did Frank Heifer have?
- Frank Heifer drove in 5 runs in his career.
- What was Frank Heifer's career ERA?
- Frank Heifer finished with a 15.43 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.
- Is Frank Heifer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Heifer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.