Frank McCormick, baseball player, 128 home runs, 1934-1948

Frank McCormick

Born: 6/9/1911 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 11/21/1982 in Manhasset, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-09-11 | Final Game: 1948-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Frank Andrew McCormick

Biography

Frank McCormick was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1934 to 1948. Born in 1911, McCormick made a significant impact on the game during a period that bridged the Great Depression and the post-war era. Over his 14-year career, he played in 1,534 games, amassing 1,711 hits, 128 home runs, and 951 RBIs, while finishing with an impressive batting average of .299. Known for his solid offensive capabilities, McCormick also demonstrated speed on the bases, recording 27 stolen bases throughout his career. A nine-time All-Star, McCormick's contributions to the game extended beyond mere statistics. He was awarded the TSN Guide MVP, a testament to his value to his team and the league. His ability to perform consistently at a high level during a transformative time in baseball history, which included the integration of players and changes in the style of play, solidified his legacy as a key figure of his era. McCormick's blend of power and contact hitting, along with his durability, made him a respected player in the league and a lasting figure in the annals of baseball history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
11.0 11.0 1.0 6.0 0 0 0 3.0 0 0 0 0.545 0.545 0.545 1.090

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1534 5723 722 1711 334 26 128 951 27 399 189 0.299 0.348 0.434 0.781 11353.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
14 48 3 13 2 0 0 1 1 4 0.271

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1948 WS BSN 3 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200
1940 WS CIN 7 28 2 6 1 0 0 0 1 1 0.214
1939 WS CIN 4 15 1 6 1 0 0 1 0 1 0.400

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1448 0 13798 1001 78 1221
2B 4 0 4 2 1 0
OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1448
Second Base 4
Right Field 1

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1946 Most Valuable Player NL 34th 2.0 336 0
1945 Most Valuable Player NL 24th 6.0 336 0
1944 Most Valuable Player NL 13th 32.0 336 0
1943 Most Valuable Player NL 9th 26.0 336 0
1942 Most Valuable Player NL 27th 4.0 336 0
1940 Most Valuable Player NL 1st 274.0 336 16
1939 Most Valuable Player NL 4th 159.0 336 2
1938 Most Valuable Player NL 5th 130.0 336 0