Frank Siffell
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884-1885)
Frank Siffell was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1885 for the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 2 seasons. In 10 career games, he hit .148 with 4 hits and 3 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
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 27 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .148 | .179 | .185 | .364 | 0 |
Career AVG .148 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 39.2% below league average.
Career OBP .179 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 36.7% below league average.
Career SLG .185 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 43.3% below league average.
Career OPS .364 vs. league average .609 across their career seasons — 40.2% 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 | PH4 | AA | 7 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .176 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1885 | PH4 | AA | 3 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 10 | 27 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .148 | — | — | — | — | 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 | 9 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Frank Siffell: the record in brief
According to the bio, Frank Siffell debuted on June 14, 1884 and played a final game on September 16, 1885. Siffell's only club in the season tables is the Philadelphia Athletics. Siffell is listed as a catcher. The recorded birth is in 1864, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Siffell died on October 26, 1909, in Philadelphia, PA, USA.
In 10 games and 27 at bats, Siffell batted .148 with 4 hits, plus 3 runs batted in. The league as a whole hit .244 across Siffell's seasons, which puts the .148 career mark 39.2% below average. In OPS terms, Siffell's .364 stands 40.2% below the league's .609. Siffell collected a career-high 3 hits in 1884.
Most of Siffell's defensive work, 9 games, came at catcher; the rest of the position table shows right field (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Siffell
- What years did Frank Siffell play?
- Frank Siffell played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1885.
- Was Frank Siffell a pitcher?
- No. Frank Siffell was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Frank Siffell hit?
- Frank Siffell hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Frank Siffell play for?
- Frank Siffell played for one team, the Philadelphia Athletics (1884–1885).
- What were Frank Siffell's career stats?
- In 10 games, Frank Siffell had 4 hits, 3 RBI, and 3 runs, with a .148 batting average.
- What position did Frank Siffell play?
- Frank Siffell played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was Frank Siffell's career batting average?
- Frank Siffell batted .148 over his career, with 4 hits in 27 at bats.
- How many RBI did Frank Siffell have?
- Frank Siffell drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Frank Siffell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Siffell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.