Frank Mills

Born: 5/13/1895 in Knoxville, OH, USA

Died: 8/31/1983 in Youngstown, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-09-22 | Final Game: 1914-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Frank LeMoyne Mills

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Biography

Frank Mills was a professional baseball player born in 1895, who played as a position player in the early 20th century. His career in Major League Baseball was brief, spanning from September 22 to September 30, 1914. During this short stint, Mills appeared in just 4 games, where he recorded 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of .125. Despite not achieving significant statistical milestones, his presence in the game during the pre-World War I era marked a time of transition in baseball, characterized by evolving playing styles and increasing competition. Mills's career, though limited in scope, reflects the experiences of many players in that era who navigated the challenges of breaking into a league that was beginning to see a greater influx of talent. While he did not contribute measurable power to his team—recording no home runs or RBIs—his involvement in the major leagues, however fleeting, placed him among the ranks of those who would eventually pave the way for future generations of players. The context of his career highlights the rich tapestry of baseball history, where even the briefest of tenures can hold significance within the larger narrative of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	8	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.125	0.222	0.125	0.347	0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 51.0% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 31.0% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 63.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.347 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 47.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1914	CLE	AL	4	8	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	2	0	5	4	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1914	CLE	C	2	0	5	4	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	2