Frank McLaughlin
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1882-1884)
Frank McLaughlin was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1884 for 5 teams, including the Worcester Ruby Legs, a span of 3 seasons. In 107 career games, he hit .228 with 97 hits, 5 home runs, and 4 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 160 lb
- Born
- 1857 in Ireland
- Died
- 4/5/1917 in Lowell, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1882-08-09
- Last Game
- 1884-08-19
Full name: Francis Edward McLaughlin
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107 | 426 | 60 | 97 | 21 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 11 | .228 | .259 | .331 | .590 | -237 |
Career AVG .228 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.
Career OBP .259 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.
Career SLG .331 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .590 vs. league average .613 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | WOR | NL | 15 | 55 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | .218 | .248 (-12%) | .275 (-21%) | .329 (+5%) | .605 (-7%) | -70.1 |
| 1883 | PT1 | AA | 29 | 114 | 15 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | .219 | .257 (-15%) | .285 (-10%) | .345 (-24%) | .631 (-17%) | -244.9 |
| 1884 | CNU | UA | 16 | 67 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .239 | .243 (-2%) | .278 (-6%) | .327 (+28%) | .606 (+12%) | 85.5 |
| 1884 | CHU | UA | 15 | 67 | 11 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .239 | .243 (-2%) | .278 (-10%) | .327 (avg) | .606 (-5%) | 85.5 |
| 1884 | KCU | UA | 32 | 123 | 17 | 28 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | .228 | .243 (-6%) | .278 (avg) | .327 (+4%) | .606 (+3%) | 85.5 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 107 | 426 | 60 | 97 | 21 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 11 | .228 | — | — | — | — | -58 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | PT1 | AA | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 14 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 13.00 | 3.22 (-304%) | 0.0 |
| 1884 | KCU | UA | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5.40 | 3.11 (-74%) | -41.4 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 29 | 19 | 5 | 4 | 9.00 | — | -41 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 26 | 0 | 64 | 83 | 21 | 10 |
| 3B | 9 | 0 | 17 | 8 | 12 | 0 |
| OF | 16 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 61 | 0 | 61 | 166 | 68 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | WOR | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1882 | WOR | SS | 14 | 0 | 17 | 40 | 18 | 2 |
| 1883 | PT1 | 2B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1883 | PT1 | OF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1883 | PT1 | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1883 | PT1 | SS | 25 | 0 | 19 | 78 | 24 | 4 |
| 1884 | CNU | SS | 16 | 0 | 21 | 33 | 19 | 3 |
| 1884 | CHU | 2B | 14 | 0 | 38 | 49 | 11 | 8 |
| 1884 | CHU | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | CHU | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1884 | KCU | 2B | 10 | 0 | 23 | 27 | 9 | 2 |
| 1884 | KCU | 3B | 9 | 0 | 17 | 8 | 12 | 0 |
| 1884 | KCU | OF | 10 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 1884 | KCU | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | KCU | SS | 5 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 5 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
| Second Base | 26 |
| Third Base | 9 |
| Shortstop | 61 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 10 |
| Right Field | 4 |
Frank McLaughlin: the record in brief
According to the bio, Frank McLaughlin debuted on August 9, 1882 and played a final game on August 19, 1884. Club by club, the record runs the Worcester Ruby Legs (1882), the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1883), the Cincinnati Outlaw Reds (1884), the Chicago/Pittsburgh (Union League) (1884), and the Kansas City Cowboys (1884). McLaughlin played primarily as a shortstop and batted and threw right-handed. Born in 1857, in Ireland, McLaughlin was listed at 5 feet, 9 inches and 160 pounds. McLaughlin's death is recorded on April 5, 1917, in Lowell, MA, USA. The given name on file is Francis Edward McLaughlin.
McLaughlin collected 97 hits in 426 at bats across 107 games, good for a .228 batting average; the totals also include 5 home runs and 4 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .259 and .331 give McLaughlin a career OPS of .590. Measured against the leagues McLaughlin played in, the .228 career average compares with a .248 league average over the same seasons, 8.2% below the league. No season topped the 28 hits of 1884.
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank McLaughlin
- What years did Frank McLaughlin play?
- Frank McLaughlin played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1884.
- Was Frank McLaughlin a pitcher?
- No. Frank McLaughlin was a position player (Shortstop), though he did pitch in 4 career games.
- How many home runs did Frank McLaughlin hit?
- Frank McLaughlin hit 5 career home runs with 97 hits.
- What teams did Frank McLaughlin play for?
- Frank McLaughlin played for 5 teams: the Worcester Ruby Legs (1882), the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1883), the Cincinnati Outlaw Reds (1884), the Chicago/Pittsburgh (Union League) (1884), and the Kansas City Cowboys (1884).
- What were Frank McLaughlin's career stats?
- In 107 games, Frank McLaughlin had 97 hits, 5 home runs, 4 RBI, and 60 runs, with a .228 batting average.
- What position did Frank McLaughlin play?
- Frank McLaughlin played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Frank McLaughlin and how much did he weigh?
- Frank McLaughlin was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Frank McLaughlin hit each season?
- Frank McLaughlin's home runs by season: 1 in 1882, 1 in 1883, and 3 in 1884. His most in one season was 3, in 1884.
- What was Frank McLaughlin's career batting average?
- Frank McLaughlin batted .228 over his career, with 97 hits in 426 at bats.
- How many RBI did Frank McLaughlin have?
- Frank McLaughlin drove in 4 runs in his career.
- What was Frank McLaughlin's career ERA?
- Frank McLaughlin finished with a 9.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 4 strikeouts.
- Is Frank McLaughlin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank McLaughlin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.