Frank Loftus
Born: 3/10/1898 in Scranton, PA, USA
Died: 10/27/1980 in Belchertown, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1926-09-26 | Final Game: 1926-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Francis Patrick Loftus
Biography
Frank Loftus was a professional baseball player born in 1898, whose career spanned a brief moment in the history of Major League Baseball. He made his debut on September 26, 1926, playing as a position player. While Loftus's time in the major leagues was limited to just a single game, his appearance marked a significant moment for him and the teams he represented.
Throughout his lone game, Loftus did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. Despite the lack of statistical achievement, his participation in the league during the late 1920s offered a glimpse into the era, characterized by a transition in playing styles and strategies as teams began to embrace a more aggressive approach to the game. Loftus's brief career serves as a reminder of the many players who aspired to reach the major leagues, often facing stiff competition and limited opportunities.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | WSN | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9.00 | - |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | WS1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Bonaventure University | St. Bonaventure | NY | 1920, 1921 |