Frank Martin
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1897-1899)
Frank Martin was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1897 to 1899 for the Louisville Colonels, the Chicago Cubs, and the New York Giants, a span of 3 seasons. In 20 career games, he hit .242 with 16 hits and 1 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / —
- Died
- 9/2/1942 in Chicago, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1897-06-30
- Last Game
- 1899-09-25
Full name: Frank Joseph Martin
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 66 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 15 | .242 | .275 | .273 | .548 | -139 |
Career AVG .242 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.
Career OBP .275 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.
Career SLG .273 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 25.6% below league average.
Career OPS .548 vs. league average .710 across their career seasons — 22.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 | LS3 | NL | 2 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1898 | CHN | NL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1899 | NY1 | NL | 17 | 54 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | .259 | .282 (-8%) | .343 (-13%) | .366 (-19%) | .710 (-16%) | -138.7 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 20 | 66 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 15 | .242 | — | — | — | — | -139 | ||
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
View full game log (18 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 32 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | .188 |
| Away | 8 | 27 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 | .296 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899-09-25 | NY1 | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-09-22 | NY1 | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-09-14 | NY1 | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1899-09-09 | NY1 | BLN | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1899-09-09 | NY1 | BLN | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-09-08 | NY1 | BLN | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1899-09-07 | NY1 | BLN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1899-09-06 | NY1 | BRO | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1899-09-05 | NY1 | BRO | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899-09-04 | NY1 | BRO | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 17 |
Frank Martin: the record in brief
The profile opens with Frank Martin's first major league game on June 30, 1897; the last one listed came on September 25, 1899. Martin played for the Louisville Colonels (1897), the Chicago Orphans (1898), and the New York Giants (1899). The bio lists Martin's primary position as third baseman. Martin was born on July 29, 1878, in Denver, CO, USA. The bio records the death on September 2, 1942, in Chicago, IL, USA. Frank Martin was the playing name; the full given name is Frank Joseph.
In 20 games and 66 at bats, Martin batted .242 with 16 hits, along with 1 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .275 clip and slugging .273, Martin finished with a .548 OPS. The league as a whole hit .281 across Martin's seasons, which puts the .242 career mark 13.8% below average. The hits column peaks at 14, in 1899. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .259 in 1899, did not top the league's .282.
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Martin
- What years did Frank Martin play?
- Frank Martin played in Major League Baseball from 1897 to 1899.
- Was Frank Martin a pitcher?
- No. Frank Martin was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Frank Martin hit?
- Frank Martin hit 0 career home runs with 16 hits.
- What teams did Frank Martin play for?
- Frank Martin played for 3 teams: the Louisville Colonels (1897), the Chicago Orphans (1898), and the New York Giants (1899).
- What were Frank Martin's career stats?
- In 20 games, Frank Martin had 16 hits, 1 RBI, and 6 runs, with a .242 batting average.
- What position did Frank Martin play?
- Frank Martin played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Frank Martin?
- Frank Martin was listed at 5 feet 8 inches.
- What was Frank Martin's career batting average?
- Frank Martin batted .242 over his career, with 16 hits in 66 at bats.
- How many RBI did Frank Martin have?
- Frank Martin drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Frank Martin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Martin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.