Frank Oberlin
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1906-1910)
Frank Oberlin was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1910 for the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Senators, a span of 5 seasons. Across 44 career appearances, he went 5-24 with a 3.77 ERA and 80 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 165 lb
- Died
- 1/6/1952 in Ashley, IN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1906-09-20
- Last Game
- 1910-06-28
Full name: Frank Rufus Oberlin
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | BOS | AL | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 34.0 | 38 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 3.18 | 2.68 (-19%) | -220.2 |
| 1907 | BOS | AL | 1 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 46.0 | 48 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 4.30 | 2.50 (-72%) | -1331.9 |
| 1907 | WS1 | AL | 2 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48.2 | 57 | 25 | 12 | 18 | 4.62 | 2.50 (-85%) | 242.2 |
| 1909 | WS1 | AL | 1 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 41.0 | 41 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 3.73 | 2.55 (-47%) | -1012.2 |
| 1910 | WS1 | AL | 0 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 57.1 | 52 | 19 | 23 | 18 | 2.98 | 2.79 (-7%) | -349.3 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 5 | 24 | 44 | 26 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 227.0 | 236 | 95 | 88 | 80 | 3.77 | — | -2,671 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 77 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21 | .104 | .138 | .130 | .267 | 0 |
Career AVG .104 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 57.9% below league average.
Career OBP .138 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 55.5% below league average.
Career SLG .130 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 58.9% below league average.
Career OPS .267 vs. league average .625 across their career seasons — 57.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | BOS | AL | 4 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1907 | BOS | AL | 12 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1907 | WS1 | AL | 12 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .056 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1909 | WS1 | AL | 10 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1910 | WS1 | AL | 8 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .053 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 46 | 77 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21 | .104 | — | — | — | — | 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 (90 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 24 | 35 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .086 |
| Away | 22 | 42 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .119 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 23 | 113.0 | 106 | 12 | 43 | 52 | 0.96 |
| Away | 21 | 113.1 | 131 | 18 | 51 | 31 | 1.43 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910-06-28 | MIN | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1910-06-23 | MIN | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910-05-30 | MIN | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1910-05-09 | MIN | PHA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910-05-04 | MIN | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910-04-29 | MIN | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1910-04-25 | MIN | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910-04-19 | MIN | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1909-09-14 | MIN | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1909-09-06 | MIN | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910-06-28 | MIN | NYY | — | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1910-06-23 | MIN | BOS | L | 9.1 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1910-05-30 | MIN | NYY | L | 8.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 1910-05-09 | MIN | PHA | — | 2.0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1910-05-04 | MIN | NYY | L | 8.0 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1910-04-29 | MIN | BOS | L | 9.0 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| 1910-04-25 | MIN | NYY | L | 9.0 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1910-04-19 | MIN | BOS | L | 8.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-09-14 | MIN | BOS | L | 8.0 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1909-09-06 | MIN | PHA | — | 2.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 44 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Frank Oberlin: the record in brief
September 20, 1906 and June 28, 1910 bracket Frank Oberlin's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Oberlin's seasons break down as the Boston Americans (1906 to 1907) and the Washington Senators (1907 through 1910). At 6 feet, 1 inch and 165 pounds, Oberlin is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Oberlin both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is March 29, 1876, in Elsie, MI, USA. The bio records the death on January 6, 1952, in Ashley, IN, USA. The bio lists the given name Frank Rufus.
The pitching table credits Oberlin with a 5-24 record and a 3.77 ERA in 44 games. Also on Oberlin's record: 80 strikeouts and 16 complete games. The league ERA over Oberlin's seasons was 2.63, so the 3.77 figure ran 43.3% worse than average. 1910 was Oberlin's sharpest full season, a 2.98 ERA against the league's 2.79.
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Oberlin
- What years did Frank Oberlin play?
- Frank Oberlin played in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1910.
- Was Frank Oberlin a pitcher?
- Yes. Frank Oberlin pitched in the major leagues, recording 5 wins and 80 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Frank Oberlin hit?
- Frank Oberlin hit 0 career home runs with 8 hits.
- What teams did Frank Oberlin play for?
- Frank Oberlin played for 2 teams: the Boston Americans (1906–1907) and the Washington Senators (1907, 1909–1910).
- What were Frank Oberlin's career stats?
- In 44 games, Frank Oberlin went 5-24 with a 3.77 ERA, 80 strikeouts, and 227.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Frank Oberlin play?
- Frank Oberlin played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Frank Oberlin and how much did he weigh?
- Frank Oberlin was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 165 pounds.
- What was Frank Oberlin's career ERA?
- Frank Oberlin finished with a 3.77 career ERA, going 5-24 with 80 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Frank Oberlin have?
- Frank Oberlin recorded 80 career strikeouts.
- Is Frank Oberlin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Oberlin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.