Frank Shaffer

Born: 12/6/1859 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 3/18/1939 in Eloise, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-04-24 | Final Game: 1884-05-03

Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Francis X. Shaffer

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Biography

Frank Shaffer was a professional baseball player born in 1859, whose career spanned a brief period in the early days of Major League Baseball. He played as a position player from April 24, 1884, to May 3, 1884, participating in a total of six games. During this short stint, Shaffer recorded three hits, resulting in a batting average of .158. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his contributions to the early game laid the groundwork for future players. Competing in a time when baseball was still evolving, Shaffer's involvement in the league highlights the nascent stages of professional baseball, a period characterized by the development of organized teams and the establishment of formal rules. Although his career was limited, Shaffer's participation in the sport during this formative era remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the game’s growth in its infancy.

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 0.158 0.158 0.158 0.316 0.0

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 0.316 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 47.9% 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
1884 ALT UA 6 19 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.158 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 2 1 1 0
C 1 0 2 1 1 0
OF 4 0 4 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 ALT 3B 1 0 2 1 1 0
1884 ALT C 1 0 2 1 1 0
1884 ALT OF 4 0 4 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1
Third Base 1
Center Field 3
Right Field 1