Fran Mullins
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1980-1986)
Fran Mullins was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1986 for the Chicago White Sox, the San Francisco Giants, and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 7 seasons. In 106 career games, he hit .203 with 43 hits, 2 home runs, and 18 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1980-09-01
- Last Game
- 1986-09-30
Full name: Francis Joseph Mullins
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 | 212 | 20 | 43 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 3 | 20 | 48 | .203 | .269 | .307 | .576 | -433 |
Career AVG .203 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.
Career OBP .269 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.
Career SLG .307 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 21.2% below league average.
Career OPS .576 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — 19.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | CHA | AL | 21 | 62 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 8 | .194 | .264 (-27%) | .326 (-11%) | .387 (-33%) | .714 (-23%) | -216.3 |
| 1984 | SFN | NL | 57 | 110 | 8 | 24 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 29 | .218 | .259 (-16%) | .322 (-14%) | .384 (-10%) | .707 (-12%) | -216.3 |
| 1986 | CLE | AL | 28 | 40 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 11 | .175 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 106 | 212 | 20 | 43 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 3 | 20 | 48 | .203 | — | — | — | — | -433 | ||
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 (106 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 50 | 87 | 10 | 19 | 2 | 6 | .218 |
| Away | 56 | 125 | 10 | 24 | 0 | 12 | .192 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-09-30 | CLE | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-29 | CLE | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-28 | CLE | SEA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1986-09-27 | CLE | SEA | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986-09-26 | CLE | SEA | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-10 | CLE | LAA | L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-09-06 | CLE | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-05 | CLE | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-04 | CLE | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-07-30 | CLE | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 18 |
| Third Base | 49 |
| Shortstop | 39 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
Fran Mullins's recorded salaries total $60,000 over 1 season, in 1986. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Mullins's career ran from 1980 to 1986. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | CLE | AL | $60,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $60,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara | CA | 1977, 1978, 1979 |
Fran Mullins: the record in brief
The profile opens with Fran Mullins's first major league game on September 1, 1980; the last one listed came on September 30, 1986. By club, Mullins's seasons break down as the Chicago White Sox (1980), the San Francisco Giants (1984), and the Cleveland Indians (1986). Listed as a third baseman, Mullins threw and hit right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6 feet, 0 inches and 180 pounds. Mullins was born on May 14, 1957, in Oakland, CA, USA. The given name on file is Francis Joseph Mullins.
Mullins collected 43 hits in 212 at bats across 106 games, good for a .203 batting average, plus 2 home runs and 18 RBI. Mullins got on base at a .269 rate and slugged .307 (.576 OPS). Mullins's .203 average ran 22.2% below the .261 that the league posted over the same seasons. The hits column peaks at 24, in 1984. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .218 in 1984, did not top the league's .259.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fran Mullins
- What years did Fran Mullins play?
- Fran Mullins played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1986.
- Was Fran Mullins a pitcher?
- No. Fran Mullins was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Fran Mullins hit?
- Fran Mullins hit 2 career home runs with 43 hits.
- What teams did Fran Mullins play for?
- Fran Mullins played for 3 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1980), the San Francisco Giants (1984), and the Cleveland Indians (1986).
- What were Fran Mullins's career stats?
- In 106 games, Fran Mullins had 43 hits, 2 home runs, 18 RBI, 20 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .203 batting average.
- How much did Fran Mullins earn in his career?
- Fran Mullins's recorded salaries total $60,000 over 1 season, in 1986. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Mullins's career ran from 1980 to 1986. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
- What was Fran Mullins's salary?
- Fran Mullins's recorded salary was $60,000 in 1986.
- What position did Fran Mullins play?
- Fran Mullins played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Fran Mullins and how much did he weigh?
- Fran Mullins was listed at 6 feet and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Fran Mullins hit each season?
- Fran Mullins's home runs by season: 0 in 1980, 2 in 1984, and 0 in 1986. His most in one season was 2, in 1984.
- What was Fran Mullins's career batting average?
- Fran Mullins batted .203 over his career, with 43 hits in 212 at bats.
- How many RBI did Fran Mullins have?
- Fran Mullins drove in 18 runs in his career.
- Is Fran Mullins in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Fran Mullins has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.