Frank Oberlin
Born: 3/29/1876 in Elsie, MI, USA
Died: 1/6/1952 in Ashley, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1906-09-20 | Final Game: 1910-06-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Frank Rufus Oberlin
Biography
Frank Oberlin was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1876, who played in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1910. He made his debut during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving both on and off the field. Throughout his career, Oberlin showcased his skills primarily with the pitcher's mound, where he developed a reputation for his competitive spirit and resilience despite facing challenges in securing wins.
Oberlin finished his career with a record of 5-24 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.77, indicating that he often faced tough competition during his time. He accumulated a total of 80 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to challenge hitters effectively. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant in the context of the game's development during the early 20th century. Oberlin's career came to a close on June 28, 1910, marking the end of a brief but noteworthy chapter in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 24 | 44 | 26 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 227.0 | 236 | 95 | 3 | 88 | 80 | 3.77 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | BOS | AL | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 34.0 | 38 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 3.18 | -230.9 |
| 1907 | BOS | AL | 1 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 46.0 | 48 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 4.30 | -1343.5 |
| 1907 | WSN | AL | 2 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48.7 | 57 | 25 | 12 | 18 | 4.62 | - |
| 1909 | WSN | AL | 1 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 41.0 | 41 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 3.73 | - |
| 1910 | WSN | AL | 0 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 57.3 | 52 | 19 | 23 | 18 | 2.98 | - |
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 | 0.104 | 0.138 | 0.130 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | BOS | AL | 4 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1907 | BOS | AL | 12 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1907 | WSN | AL | 12 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.056 | 0.0 |
| 1909 | WSN | AL | 10 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1910 | WSN | AL | 8 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.053 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 44 | 26 | 5 | 67 | 12 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | BOS | P | 4 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| 1907 | BOS | P | 12 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 0 |
| 1907 | WS1 | P | 11 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 1907 | WS1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909 | WS1 | P | 9 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910 | WS1 | P | 8 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 44 |
| Right Field | 1 |