Frank Kane
Born: 3/9/1895 in Whitman, MA, USA
Died: 12/2/1962 in Brockton, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1915-09-13 | Final Game: 1919-04-28
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Francis Thomas Kane
Biography
Frank Kane was a professional baseball player born in 1895, whose career spanned from 1915 to April 28, 1919. Though his time in Major League Baseball was brief, appearing in only four games, Kane made his mark as a position player during an era that was transitioning from the deadball style of play to a more offensive approach. Throughout his career, he recorded two hits, accumulated two RBIs, and finished with a batting average of .182. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Kane's contributions on the field reflected the grit and determination of players in the early 20th century.
Kane's short-lived career saw him compete in a league that was beginning to embrace the changing dynamics of the game, characterized by a growing emphasis on power hitting and more aggressive base running. While he may not have achieved the statistical milestones that defined many of his contemporaries, Kane's presence in the league during this transformative period underscores the importance of all players, regardless of their individual statistics, in shaping the history of baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.182 | 0.182 | 0.364 | 0.545 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | BRF | FL | 3 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | NYY | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | BRF | OF | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 2 |