Frank Olin
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884-1885)
Frank Olin was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1885 for 4 teams, including the Washington Nationals, a span of 2 seasons. In 49 career games, he hit .316 with 56 hits and 1 home runs. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 637.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / —
- Died
- 5/20/1951 in St. Louis, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-07-04
- Last Game
- 1885-06-10
Full name: Franklin Walter Olin
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 177 | 29 | 56 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | .316 | .363 | .379 | .742 | 637 |
Career AVG .316 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — +29.9% above league average.
Career OBP .363 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — +28.7% above league average.
Career SLG .379 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +16.0% above league average.
Career OPS .742 vs. league average .609 across their career seasons — +21.9% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | WS7 | AA | 21 | 83 | 12 | 32 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | .386 | .243 (+58%) | .278 (+55%) | .327 (+40%) | .606 (+47%) | 585.5 |
| 1884 | WSU | UA | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 585.5 |
| 1884 | TL1 | AA | 26 | 86 | 16 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | .256 | .243 (+5%) | .278 (+9%) | .327 (-4%) | .606 (+2%) | 585.5 |
| 1885 | DTN | NL | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 49 | 177 | 29 | 56 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | .316 | — | — | — | — | 1,757 | ||
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 Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 12 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 28 |
| Center Field | 7 |
| Right Field | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | Ithaca | NY | 1882, 1883, 1884, 1886 |
Frank Olin: the record in brief
Between the debut on July 4, 1884 and the final game on June 10, 1885, Frank Olin built the record summarized on this page. By club, Olin's seasons break down as the Washington Nationals (1884), the Toledo Blue Stockings (1884), and the Detroit Wolverines (1885). The bio lists Olin's primary position as outfielder. The birth record reads January 9, 1860, in Woodford, VT, USA. Olin's death is recorded on May 20, 1951, in St. Louis, MO, USA. Olin's full given name, per the bio, is Franklin Walter Olin.
The batting record for Olin: 49 games, 56 hits in 177 at bats, and a .316 average, plus 1 home run. Olin got on base at a .363 rate and slugged .379 (.742 OPS). Measured against the leagues Olin played in, the .316 career average compares with a .244 league average over the same seasons, 29.9% above the league. No season topped the 32 hits of 1884. 1884 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .386 against a league .243, a 58% edge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Olin
- What years did Frank Olin play?
- Frank Olin played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1885.
- Was Frank Olin a pitcher?
- No. Frank Olin was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Frank Olin hit?
- Frank Olin hit 1 career home runs with 56 hits.
- What was Frank Olin's career batting average?
- Frank Olin batted .316 over his career, with 56 hits in 177 at bats.
- Is Frank Olin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Olin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Frank Olin play for?
- Frank Olin played for the Washington Nationals, the Washington Nationals, the Toledo Blue Stockings, and the Detroit Wolverines.