Frank Quinn
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1899)
Frank Quinn was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1899 for the Chicago Cubs. In 12 career games, he hit .176 with 6 hits and 1 RBI.
- 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
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 157 lb
- Died
- 2/2/1920 in Camden, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1899-08-09
- Last Game
- 1899-10-02
Full name: Franklin Cady Quinn
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 | .176 | .300 | .235 | .535 | 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 .535 vs. league average .710 across their career seasons — 24.6% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | CHN | NL | 12 | 34 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | .176 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 12 | 34 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | .176 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (12 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 9 | 31 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | .194 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899-10-02 | CHC | LS3 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-09-03 | CHC | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1899-08-23 | CHC | STL | W | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899-08-23 | CHC | STL | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899-08-22 | CHC | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899-08-21 | CHC | STL | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1899-08-20 | CHC | LS3 | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-08-17 | CHC | BLN | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899-08-14 | CHC | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899-08-12 | CHC | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Center Field | 6 |
Frank Quinn: the record in brief
According to the bio, Frank Quinn debuted on August 9, 1899 and played a final game on October 2, 1899. Quinn's only club in the season tables is the Chicago Orphans. Quinn played primarily as an outfielder. Born on August 24, 1876, in Sheffield, PA, USA, Quinn was listed at 5 feet, 8 inches and 157 pounds. The bio records the death on February 2, 1920, in Camden, NJ, USA. Frank Quinn was the playing name; the full given name is Franklin Cady.
Across 12 games at the plate, Quinn's career line reads 6 hits in 34 at bats for a .176 average, along with 1 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .300 and .235 give Quinn a career OPS of .535. The league as a whole hit .282 across Quinn's seasons, which puts the .176 career mark 37.5% below average. Only one season appears, 1899 for the Chicago Orphans, when Quinn played 12 games and went 6 for 34.
The position table credits Quinn with 6 games at center field and also lists 4 at left field and 1 at second base. In the outfield, the fielding record shows 1 errors alongside 10 putouts and 0 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Quinn
- Was Frank Quinn a pitcher?
- No. Frank Quinn was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Frank Quinn hit?
- Frank Quinn hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What teams did Frank Quinn play for?
- Frank Quinn played for one team, the Chicago Orphans (1899).
- What were Frank Quinn's career stats?
- In 12 games, Frank Quinn had 6 hits, 1 RBI, 6 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .176 batting average.
- What position did Frank Quinn play?
- Frank Quinn played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Frank Quinn and how much did he weigh?
- Frank Quinn was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 157 pounds.
- What was Frank Quinn's career batting average?
- Frank Quinn batted .176 over his career, with 6 hits in 34 at bats.
- How many RBI did Frank Quinn have?
- Frank Quinn drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Frank Quinn in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Quinn has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.