Frank Sigafoos, baseball player, 1926-1931

Frank Sigafoos

Born: 3/21/1904 in Easton, PA, USA

Died: 4/12/1968 in Indianapolis, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-09-03 | Final Game: 1931-05-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Francis Leonard Sigafoos

Biography

Frank Sigafoos was a professional baseball player born in 1904, who played primarily as a position player during his career from 1926 until 1931. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, Sigafoos appeared in 55 games, where he recorded 27 hits and drove in 13 runs, finishing with a batting average of .201. Notably, he did not hit any home runs, and his speed on the bases was limited, as evidenced by his zero stolen bases. Playing in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the livelier play of the 1930s, Sigafoos contributed to his teams with versatility and determination. While his statistical output may not have placed him among the era's greats, his presence on the field during a transformative time in baseball history highlights the contributions of players who, despite modest numbers, helped shape the game and its evolving dynamics. After retiring from professional baseball on May 30, 1931, Sigafoos remained a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing the dedication of athletes during a formative period in the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
55 134 14 27 3 0 0 13 0 7 14 0.201 0.246 0.224 0.470 -522.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 6 0 1 8 0 1
3B 21 0 20 27 6 2
SS 19 0 22 38 6 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 6
Third Base 22
Shortstop 18