Frank McManus
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1899-1904)
Frank McManus was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1899 to 1904 for 4 teams, including the Washington Nationals, a span of 6 seasons. In 14 career games, he hit .229 with 8 hits and 2 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 180 lb
- Died
- 9/1/1923 in Syracuse, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1899-09-14
- Last Game
- 1904-10-08
Full name: Francis Edward McManus
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 35 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | .229 | .270 | .257 | .527 | 0 |
Career AVG .229 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.
Career OBP .270 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.
Career SLG .257 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 25.0% below league average.
Career OPS .527 vs. league average .661 across their career seasons — 20.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | WAS | NL | 7 | 21 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | .381 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1903 | BRO | NL | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1904 | DET | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1904 | NYA | AL | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 14 | 35 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | .229 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (14 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 22 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 2 | .364 |
| Away | 7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904-10-08 | NYY | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904-10-05 | NYY | SLA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904-09-29 | NYY | DET | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1904-09-28 | NYY | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904-04-16 | DET | SLA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-04-22 | BRO | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1903-04-18 | BRO | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-10-07 | WSN | BLN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1899-10-05 | WSN | BRO | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-10-03 | WSN | BRO | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 14 |
Frank McManus: the record in brief
According to the bio, Frank McManus debuted on September 14, 1899 and played a final game on October 8, 1904. The season rows list, in order, the Washington Senators (1899), the Brooklyn Superbas (1903), the Detroit Tigers (1904), and the New York Highlanders (1904). McManus played primarily as a catcher and batted and threw right-handed. Born on September 23, 1874, in Lawrence, MA, USA, McManus was listed at 180 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. McManus's death is recorded on September 1, 1923, in Syracuse, NY, USA. Frank McManus was the playing name; the full given name is Francis Edward.
McManus's career batting table shows 14 games, 35 at bats and 8 hits, a .229 average; the totals also include 2 runs batted in. McManus got on base at a .270 rate and slugged .257 (.527 OPS). The league as a whole hit .262 across McManus's seasons, which puts the .229 career mark 12.8% below average. By OPS the gap is 20.2% below league average (.527 against .661). The highest hit total in a season was 8, in 1899.
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank McManus
- What years did Frank McManus play?
- Frank McManus played in Major League Baseball from 1899 to 1904.
- Was Frank McManus a pitcher?
- No. Frank McManus was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Frank McManus hit?
- Frank McManus hit 0 career home runs with 8 hits.
- What teams did Frank McManus play for?
- Frank McManus played for 4 teams: the Washington Senators (1899), the Brooklyn Superbas (1903), the Detroit Tigers (1904), and the New York Highlanders (1904).
- What were Frank McManus's career stats?
- In 14 games, Frank McManus had 8 hits, 2 RBI, 3 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .229 batting average.
- What position did Frank McManus play?
- Frank McManus played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Frank McManus and how much did he weigh?
- Frank McManus was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Frank McManus's career batting average?
- Frank McManus batted .229 over his career, with 8 hits in 35 at bats.
- How many RBI did Frank McManus have?
- Frank McManus drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Frank McManus in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank McManus has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.