Frank Quinn

Born: 8/24/1876 in Sheffield, PA, USA

Died: 2/2/1920 in Camden, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1899-08-09 | Final Game: 1899-10-02

Height: 5'8" | Weight: 157 lbs

Full name: Franklin Cady Quinn

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Biography

Frank Quinn was a professional baseball player born in 1876, who made his mark in the sport during the early years of the 20th century. His career spanned from 1899 to 1908, playing primarily as a position player. Although his time in Major League Baseball was brief, appearing in only 12 games, Quinn's contributions on the field reflected the evolving nature of the game during this formative era of professional baseball. Throughout his career, Quinn recorded 6 hits, resulting in a batting average of .176, and he drove in 1 run while also stealing 1 base. His performance came at a time when baseball was beginning to shift from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play, characterized by increased offensive production and strategic base running. While he may not have left a significant statistical legacy, Quinn's involvement in the early days of the league contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who participated in the sport during its foundational years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
12	34	6	6	0	1	0	1	1	6	5	0.176	0.300	0.235	0.535	0.0

Career AVG .176 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 37.5% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.

Career SLG .235 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 35.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.535 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 24.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1899	CHC	NL	12	34	6	6	0	1	0	1	1	6	5	0.176	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
OF	10	0	10	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1899	CHN	2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1899	CHN	OF	10	0	10	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	1
Left Field	4
Center Field	6