Frank Leary
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1907)
Frank Leary was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1907 for the Cincinnati Reds. Across 2 career appearances, he went 0-1 with a 1.12 ERA and 4 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 190 lb
- Died
- 10/4/1907 in Natick, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1907-04-30
- Last Game
- 1907-05-05
Full name: Francis Patrick Leary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 1.12 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 1.12 | — | 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 Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .613 across their career seasons — 100.0% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | CIN | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0.00 |
Last 2 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907-05-05 | CIN | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-04-30 | CIN | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Last 2 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907-05-05 | CIN | STL | — | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-04-30 | CIN | CHC | L | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | PA | 1900, 1901, 1904 |
Frank Leary: the record in brief
Frank Leary played a first major league game on April 30, 1907 and a last one on May 5, 1907. The team column never changes: it is the Cincinnati Reds in 1907. The bio lists Leary's primary position as pitcher. The recorded size is 5'10" and 190 pounds. The birth record reads February 26, 1881, in Wayland, MA, USA. The bio records the death on October 4, 1907, in Natick, MA, USA. Leary's full given name, per the bio, is Francis Patrick Leary.
Leary's career pitching line is 0 wins, 1 loss and a 1.12 ERA over 2 appearances. Leary had 4 strikeouts. That 1.12 ERA compares with a 2.50 league average across the same seasons, 55.0% better. All of that pitching came in 1907, with 2 games and 4 strikeouts.
The position breakdown shows 2 games, all at pitcher.
The college table lists University of Pennsylvania in 1900, 1901, and 1904.
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Leary
- Was Frank Leary a pitcher?
- Yes. Frank Leary pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 4 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Frank Leary hit?
- Frank Leary hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Frank Leary play for?
- Frank Leary played for one team, the Cincinnati Reds (1907).
- What were Frank Leary's career stats?
- In 2 games, Frank Leary went 0-1 with a 1.12 ERA, 4 strikeouts, and 8.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Frank Leary play?
- Frank Leary played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Frank Leary and how much did he weigh?
- Frank Leary was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was Frank Leary's career ERA?
- Frank Leary finished with a 1.12 career ERA, going 0-1 with 4 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Frank Leary have?
- Frank Leary recorded 4 career strikeouts.
- Is Frank Leary in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Leary has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.