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
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 1.0 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.545 | 0.545 | 0.545 | 1.090 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | CIN | NL | 12 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.312 | 0.0 |
| 1937 | CIN | NL | 24 | 83 | 5 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0.325 | -40.5 |
| 1938 | CIN | NL | 151 | 640 | 89 | 209 | 40 | 4 | 5 | 106 | 1 | 18 | 17 | 0.327 | 431.0 |
| 1939 | CIN | NL | 156 | 630 | 99 | 209 | 41 | 4 | 18 | 128 | 1 | 40 | 16 | 0.332 | 2157.9 |
| 1940 | CIN | NL | 155 | 618 | 93 | 191 | 44 | 3 | 19 | 127 | 2 | 52 | 26 | 0.309 | 2133.5 |
| 1941 | CIN | NL | 154 | 603 | 77 | 162 | 31 | 5 | 17 | 97 | 2 | 40 | 13 | 0.269 | 337.5 |
| 1942 | CIN | NL | 145 | 564 | 58 | 156 | 24 | 0 | 13 | 89 | 1 | 45 | 18 | 0.277 | 703.8 |
| 1943 | CIN | NL | 126 | 472 | 56 | 143 | 28 | 0 | 8 | 56 | 2 | 29 | 15 | 0.303 | 1065.7 |
| 1944 | CIN | NL | 153 | 581 | 85 | 177 | 37 | 3 | 20 | 102 | 7 | 57 | 17 | 0.305 | 2781.0 |
| 1945 | CIN | NL | 152 | 580 | 68 | 160 | 33 | 0 | 10 | 81 | 6 | 56 | 22 | 0.276 | 788.5 |
| 1946 | PHI | NL | 135 | 504 | 46 | 143 | 20 | 2 | 11 | 66 | 2 | 36 | 21 | 0.284 | 498.6 |
| 1947 | BSN | NL | 81 | 212 | 24 | 75 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 43 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 0.354 | 778.3 |
| 1947 | PHI | NL | 15 | 40 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.225 | 778.3 |
| 1948 | BSN | NL | 75 | 180 | 14 | 45 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 34 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 0.250 | -282.2 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | CIN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1937 | CIN | 1B | 20 | 0 | 194 | 16 | 0 | 20 |
| 1937 | CIN | 2B | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1937 | CIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | CIN | 1B | 151 | 0 | 1441 | 95 | 7 | 127 |
| 1939 | CIN | 1B | 156 | 0 | 1518 | 100 | 7 | 153 |
| 1940 | CIN | 1B | 155 | 0 | 1587 | 98 | 8 | 146 |
| 1941 | CIN | 1B | 154 | 0 | 1464 | 92 | 8 | 130 |
| 1942 | CIN | 1B | 144 | 0 | 1403 | 101 | 10 | 132 |
| 1943 | CIN | 1B | 120 | 0 | 1156 | 85 | 6 | 116 |
| 1944 | CIN | 1B | 153 | 0 | 1508 | 135 | 13 | 130 |
| 1945 | CIN | 1B | 151 | 0 | 1469 | 118 | 9 | 104 |
| 1946 | PHI | 1B | 134 | 0 | 1185 | 98 | 1 | 92 |
| 1947 | BSN | 1B | 46 | 0 | 428 | 26 | 2 | 31 |
| 1947 | PHI | 1B | 12 | 0 | 86 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| 1948 | BSN | 1B | 50 | 0 | 343 | 33 | 5 | 30 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1448 |
| Second Base | 4 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1943 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | 1B |
| 1940 | Most Valuable Player | |
| 1940 | TSN All-Star | 1B |
| 1940 | TSN Guide MVP | |
| 1939 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | 1B |
| 1938 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | 1B |
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 |