Frank Leary
Born: 2/26/1881 in Wayland, MA, USA
Died: 10/4/1907 in Natick, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1907-04-30 | Final Game: 1907-05-05
Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Francis Patrick Leary
Biography
Frank Leary was a professional baseball player born in 1881, whose career in the Major Leagues spanned a brief period from April 30, 1907, to May 5, 1907. As a position player, Leary's time on the field was limited, appearing in just two games during his short stint in the sport. Despite the brief nature of his career, Learyโs foray into professional baseball occurred during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era towards a more offensive style of play.
In those two games, Leary struggled to make an impact, finishing without a hit, home run, or RBI, and recording a batting average of .0. While his statistical contributions to the game were minimal, his presence in the early 20th century baseball landscape serves as a reminder of the numerous players who aspired to make their mark in the sport, often facing fierce competition and the challenges of an evolving game. Although Frank Leary's career was short-lived, he remains a part of baseball history, highlighting the perseverance of those who played during that era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 1.12 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 1.12 | 0.0 |
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 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | CIN | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | CIN | P | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | PA | 1900, 1901, 1904 |