Frank Mountain, baseball player, 1880-1886

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

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

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

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