Frank Parkinson, baseball player, 1921-1924

Frank Parkinson

Born: 3/23/1895 in Dickson City, PA, USA

Died: 7/4/1960 in Trenton, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-04-13 | Final Game: 1924-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Frank Joseph Parkinson

Biography

Frank Parkinson was a professional baseball player born in 1895, who played in the Major Leagues from 1921 to 1924. Primarily serving as a position player, Parkinson made his mark during a transitional era in baseball, moving away from the deadball style towards a more offensive approach that characterized the Roaring Twenties. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 378 games, accumulating 335 hits and demonstrating his capacity to drive in runs with a total of 149 RBIs. His batting average stood at .256, reflecting a solid performance during a time when hitting was becoming increasingly vital to the game. Parkinson's power at the plate was evident with 24 home runs, showcasing his ability to contribute significantly to his team's offensive efforts. Although he recorded only 9 stolen bases, his overall skill set allowed him to be an effective player during his tenure. His career, though brief, was part of the evolution of baseball in the early 20th century, a time that saw the game expand its popularity and the introduction of new strategies that would shape future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
378 1311 157 335 57 8 24 149 9 95 233 0.256 0.308 0.366 0.674 -2554.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 186 0 419 709 45 107
3B 40 0 31 53 5 7
SS 141 0 288 507 56 78

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 185
Third Base 40
Shortstop 142