Frank Huelsman

Frank Huelsman was a professional baseball player born in 1874, whose career spanned from 1897 to 1905. Known primarily as a position player, Huelsman made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-oriented game. Over the course of his career, he played in 235 games, accumulating 213 hits and achieving a batting average of .258. His offensive contributions included 5 home runs and 97 runs batted in (RBIs), along with 18 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute both with his bat and on the basepaths. Huelsman's playing style reflected the evolving nature of baseball at the turn of the century, where speed and contact hitting began to take precedence. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Huelsman's solid performance and consistent presence in the lineup contributed to the teams he played for, which included the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Highlanders. His career, though modest in statistical terms, remains a testament to the foundational years of Major League Baseball, as it began to shape the future of the sport in America.