Frank Olin
Born: 1/9/1860 in Woodford, VT, USA
Died: 5/20/1951 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1884-07-04 | Final Game: 1885-06-10
Bats: L
Full name: Franklin Walter Olin
Biography
Frank Olin was a professional baseball player born in 1860, who played in the mid-1880s during a pivotal time in the sport's evolution. His career spanned from July 4, 1884, to June 10, 1885, during which he appeared in 49 games as a position player. Olin established himself as a competent hitter, finishing his career with a batting average of .316 and a total of 56 hits, which included one home run. Despite not recording any RBIs or stolen bases, his offensive contributions solidified his reputation as a skilled player of his era.
Olin's playing style reflected the competitive nature of baseball during the late 19th century, a time when the sport was beginning to move away from the deadball era toward more dynamic offensive strategies. His ability to maintain a high batting average highlighted his proficiency at the plate, even as the game itself was undergoing significant transformations. Though his career was relatively short, Olin's impact on the field remains noteworthy, marking him as a part of baseball's rich historical tapestry.
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 | 0.316 | 0.363 | 0.379 | 0.742 | 637.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | TL1 | AA | 26 | 86 | 16 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0.256 | 51.5 |
| 1884 | WS7 | AA | 21 | 83 | 12 | 32 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0.386 | 51.5 |
| 1884 | WSU | UA | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 51.5 |
| 1885 | DTN | NL | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 12 | 0 | 30 | 25 | 16 | 2 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| OF | 38 | 0 | 37 | 8 | 8 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | TL1 | OF | 26 | 0 | 22 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| 1884 | WS7 | 2B | 12 | 0 | 30 | 25 | 16 | 2 |
| 1884 | WS7 | OF | 11 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 1884 | WSU | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1885 | DTN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by 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 |