Frank Siffell

Frank Siffell was a professional baseball player born in 1864 who played in the late 19th century, a time characterized by the early development of the sport in America. His career spanned from 1884 until his final game on September 16, 1885. Siffell primarily played as a position player, participating in a total of 10 games during his brief time in Major League Baseball. Throughout his career, Siffell recorded 4 hits, achieving a batting average of .148. He contributed 3 runs batted in (RBIs) to his teams, though he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. Despite a limited opportunity to make an impact, Siffell's participation in the early years of professional baseball places him among the pioneering figures of the sport. The era he played in was marked by the transition from amateur play to a more organized and commercialized professional structure, setting the foundations for the game as it is known today.