Frank Shaffer
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884)
Frank Shaffer was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1884 for the Altoona Mountain City. In 6 career games, he hit .158 with 3 hits.
- 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
- 5'11" / 160 lb
- Died
- 3/18/1939 in Eloise, MI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-04-24
- Last Game
- 1884-05-03
Full name: Francis X. Shaffer
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .158 | .158 | .158 | .316 | 0 |
Career AVG .158 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 35.1% below league average.
Career OBP .158 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 43.4% below league average.
Career SLG .158 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 51.7% below league average.
Career OPS .316 vs. league average .606 across their career seasons — 47.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | ALT | UA | 6 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .158 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 6 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .158 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Shaffer
- Was Frank Shaffer a pitcher?
- No. Frank Shaffer was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Frank Shaffer hit?
- Frank Shaffer hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What was Frank Shaffer's career batting average?
- Frank Shaffer batted .158 over his career, with 3 hits in 19 at bats.
- Is Frank Shaffer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Shaffer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Frank Shaffer play for?
- Frank Shaffer played for the Altoona Mountain City.