Frank Shugart
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1890-1901)
Frank Shugart was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1890 to 1901 for 6 teams, including the Chicago Pirates, a span of 12 seasons. In 745 career games, he hit .267 with 804 hits, 22 home runs, and 384 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 170 lb
- Died
- 9/9/1944 in Clearfield, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1890-08-23
- Last Game
- 1901-09-27
Full name: Frank Harry Shugart
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 745 | 3,014 | 483 | 804 | 110 | 79 | 22 | 384 | 131 | 218 | 207 | .267 | .323 | .378 | .700 | -1,920 |
Career AVG .267 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .323 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.
Career SLG .378 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .700 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | CHP | PL | 29 | 106 | 8 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 13 | .189 | .260 (-28%) | .336 (-31%) | .351 (-6%) | .687 (-18%) | -367.9 |
| 1891 | PIT | NL | 75 | 320 | 57 | 88 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 33 | 21 | 20 | 26 | .275 | .254 (+8%) | .331 (-2%) | .343 (+20%) | .675 (+9%) | 341.5 |
| 1892 | PIT | NL | 137 | 554 | 94 | 148 | 19 | 14 | 0 | 62 | 28 | 47 | 48 | .267 | .244 (+9%) | .316 (+4%) | .327 (+7%) | .644 (+6%) | 493.2 |
| 1893 | PIT | NL | 52 | 210 | 37 | 55 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 32 | 12 | 19 | 15 | .262 | .279 (-6%) | .356 (-7%) | .379 (-11%) | .735 (-9%) | -309.6 |
| 1893 | SLN | NL | 59 | 246 | 41 | 69 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 13 | 22 | 10 | .280 | .279 (avg) | .356 (-1%) | .379 (-7%) | .735 (-4%) | -309.6 |
| 1894 | SLN | NL | 133 | 527 | 103 | 154 | 19 | 18 | 7 | 72 | 21 | 38 | 37 | .292 | .309 (-6%) | .379 (-8%) | .435 (avg) | .814 (-4%) | -445.6 |
| 1895 | LS3 | NL | 113 | 473 | 61 | 125 | 14 | 13 | 4 | 70 | 14 | 31 | 25 | .264 | .296 (-11%) | .361 (-13%) | .399 (-6%) | .761 (-9%) | -857.9 |
| 1897 | PHI | NL | 40 | 163 | 20 | 41 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 25 | 5 | 8 | 11 | .252 | .291 (-14%) | .354 (-19%) | .387 (+8%) | .741 (-5%) | -201.4 |
| 1901 | CHA | AL | 107 | 415 | 62 | 104 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 47 | 12 | 28 | 22 | .251 | .271 (-8%) | .326 (-8%) | .359 (-4%) | .686 (-6%) | -433.6 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 745 | 3,014 | 483 | 804 | 110 | 79 | 22 | 384 | 131 | 218 | 207 | .267 | — | — | — | — | -2,091 | ||
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 (107 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 50 | 190 | 33 | 49 | 1 | 22 | .258 |
| Away | 57 | 224 | 29 | 55 | 1 | 25 | .246 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901-09-27 | CHW | MIN | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-26 | CHW | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1901-09-25 | CHW | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1901-09-24 | CHW | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-23 | CHW | PHA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-21 | CHW | PHA | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-20 | CHW | PHA | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1901-09-18 | CHW | BLA | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-18 | CHW | BLA | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-15 | CHW | MLA | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 16 | 0 | 21 | 27 | 13 | 4 |
| C | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 184 | 0 | 407 | 43 | 45 | 7 |
| SS | 550 | 0 | 1173 | 1764 | 391 | 198 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | CHP | OF | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1890 | CHP | SS | 25 | 0 | 35 | 69 | 14 | 10 |
| 1891 | PIT | SS | 75 | 0 | 172 | 235 | 44 | 34 |
| 1892 | PIT | C | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1892 | PIT | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1892 | PIT | SS | 134 | 0 | 303 | 466 | 99 | 43 |
| 1893 | PIT | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1893 | PIT | SS | 51 | 0 | 98 | 178 | 37 | 15 |
| 1893 | SLN | 3B | 9 | 0 | 13 | 16 | 5 | 2 |
| 1893 | SLN | OF | 28 | 0 | 59 | 9 | 7 | 1 |
| 1893 | SLN | SS | 23 | 0 | 35 | 76 | 22 | 8 |
| 1894 | SLN | 3B | 7 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 2 |
| 1894 | SLN | OF | 122 | 0 | 276 | 26 | 29 | 2 |
| 1894 | SLN | SS | 7 | 0 | 25 | 16 | 5 | 2 |
| 1895 | LS3 | OF | 27 | 0 | 65 | 5 | 8 | 3 |
| 1895 | LS3 | SS | 88 | 0 | 178 | 258 | 63 | 39 |
| 1897 | PHI | SS | 40 | 0 | 104 | 128 | 34 | 15 |
| 1901 | CHA | SS | 107 | 0 | 223 | 338 | 73 | 32 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 2 |
| Third Base | 16 |
| Shortstop | 550 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 165 |
| Right Field | 19 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Frank Shugart (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Shugart
- What years did Frank Shugart play?
- Frank Shugart played in Major League Baseball from 1890 to 1901.
- Was Frank Shugart a pitcher?
- No. Frank Shugart was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Frank Shugart hit?
- Frank Shugart hit 22 career home runs with 804 hits.
- What was Frank Shugart's career batting average?
- Frank Shugart batted .267 over his career, with 804 hits in 3,014 at bats.
- How many RBI did Frank Shugart have?
- Frank Shugart drove in 384 runs in his career.
- Is Frank Shugart in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Shugart has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.