Frank Heifer
Born: 1/18/1854 in Reading, PA, USA
Died: 8/29/1893 in Reading, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1875-06-03 | Final Game: 1875-09-09
Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Franklin Heifer
Biography
Frank Heifer was a professional baseball player born in 1854, who played in the early days of Major League Baseball from June 3, 1875, to September 9, 1875. As a position player, Heifer had a brief but notable career during a time when the game was still developing its modern identity. He participated in 11 games and recorded 14 hits, showcasing his ability to make contact at the plate with a batting average of .28. Though he did not hit any home runs, Heifer contributed to his team's offense with 5 RBIs during his short time in the league.
Heifer's career unfolded in the context of the 19th century, a period characterized by the transition from the rough-and-tumble play of the early game to the more organized format that would come to define baseball. His performance, while limited in duration, reflected the burgeoning talent of the era and the increasing popularity of baseball as America's pastime. Although his playing days were brief, Frank Heifer remains a part of baseball history, representing the early evolution of the sport.
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 | 0.280 | 0.280 | 0.400 | 0.680 | 101.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | BS1 | 11 | 50 | 11 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.280 | 101.7 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.3 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.43 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | BS1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.3 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15.43 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 9 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| OF | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | BS1 | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1875 | BS1 | 1B | 9 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| 1875 | BS1 | OF | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| First Base | 9 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |