Frank Mountain
Born: 5/17/1860 in Fort Edward, NY, USA
Died: 11/19/1939 in Schenectady, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1880-07-19 | Final Game: 1886-08-17
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Frank Henry Mountain
Biography
Frank Mountain, born in 1860, was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1880 until his retirement in 1886. Throughout his career, he demonstrated a competitive spirit on the mound, finishing with a record of 58 wins and 83 losses. Mountain's effectiveness as a pitcher was reflected in his earned run average (ERA) of 3.47, a notable figure for the era he played in, which was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play.
In addition to his win-loss record, Mountain accumulated a total of 383 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to dominate hitters during his time. He also recorded one save, highlighting his versatility as a pitcher. Although he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Mountain's contributions to the game during the late 19th century were significant, as he navigated the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball. His career spanned a period of great change in the sport, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 83 | 143 | 142 | 137 | 9 | 1 | 1215.7 | 1273 | 469 | 23 | 309 | 383 | 3.47 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | TRN | NL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 23 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 5.29 | -419.0 |
| 1881 | DTN | NL | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 60.0 | 80 | 35 | 18 | 13 | 5.25 | -1235.1 |
| 1882 | PH4 | AA | 2 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 69.0 | 72 | 30 | 11 | 15 | 3.91 | -337.6 |
| 1882 | WOR | NL | 2 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 102.0 | 138 | 45 | 24 | 24 | 3.97 | -1843.5 |
| 1882 | WOR | NL | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 42.0 | 47 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 3.00 | -1843.5 |
| 1883 | CL5 | AA | 26 | 33 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 4 | 0 | 503.0 | 546 | 201 | 123 | 159 | 3.60 | -4853.6 |
| 1884 | CL5 | AA | 23 | 17 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 5 | 1 | 360.7 | 289 | 98 | 78 | 156 | 2.45 | -2869.4 |
| 1885 | PT1 | AA | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 46.0 | 56 | 22 | 24 | 7 | 4.30 | -1770.3 |
| 1886 | PT1 | AA | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 7.88 | -1222.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 194 | 717 | 84 | 158 | 28 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 39 | 35 | 0.220 | 0.265 | 0.333 | 0.599 | -109.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | TRN | NL | 2 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1881 | DTN | NL | 7 | 25 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0.160 | 0.0 |
| 1882 | PH4 | AA | 9 | 36 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1882 | WOR | NL | 20 | 70 | 8 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 0.271 | 0.0 |
| 1882 | WOR | NL | 5 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.062 | 0.0 |
| 1883 | CL5 | AA | 70 | 276 | 36 | 60 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0.217 | -415.4 |
| 1884 | CL5 | AA | 58 | 210 | 26 | 50 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0.238 | 181.1 |
| 1885 | PT1 | AA | 5 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1886 | PT1 | AA | 18 | 55 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0.145 | -83.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 18 | 0 | 179 | 5 | 8 | 7 |
| OF | 36 | 0 | 43 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| P | 143 | 0 | 61 | 268 | 45 | 4 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | TRN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1881 | DTN | P | 7 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1882 | PH4 | P | 8 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 3 | 0 |
| 1882 | PH4 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1882 | WOR | P | 5 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1882 | WOR | P | 13 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 3 | 1 |
| 1882 | WOR | 1B | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1882 | WOR | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1882 | WOR | OF | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1883 | CL5 | P | 59 | 0 | 31 | 103 | 24 | 3 |
| 1883 | CL5 | OF | 12 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1884 | CL5 | P | 42 | 0 | 14 | 88 | 9 | 0 |
| 1884 | CL5 | OF | 17 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1885 | PT1 | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| 1886 | PT1 | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1886 | PT1 | 1B | 16 | 0 | 159 | 5 | 7 | 6 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 143 |
| First Base | 18 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 18 |
| Center Field | 16 |
| Right Field | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union College | Schenectady | NY | 1879, 1880, 1881 |