Frank Skaff
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1935-1943)
Frank Skaff was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1935 to 1943 for the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 9 seasons. In 38 career games, he hit .320 with 24 hits, 1 home runs, and 11 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 89.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 185 lb
- Died
- 4/12/1988 in Towson, MD, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1935-09-11
- Last Game
- 1943-10-03
Full name: Francis Michael Skaff
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 75 | 12 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 13 | .320 | .370 | .453 | .824 | 89 |
Career AVG .320 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — +19.5% above league average.
Career OBP .370 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — +11.0% above league average.
Career SLG .453 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — +21.7% above league average.
Career OPS .824 vs. league average .706 across their career seasons — +16.6% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | BRO | NL | 6 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .545 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1943 | PHA | AL | 32 | 64 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 11 | .281 | .255 (+10%) | .324 (+6%) | .346 (+13%) | .671 (+9%) | 88.8 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 38 | 75 | 12 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 13 | .320 | — | — | — | — | 89 | ||
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 (38 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 50 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 9 | .300 |
| Away | 18 | 25 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 2 | .360 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943-10-03 | PHA | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1943-10-02 | PHA | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-10-02 | PHA | CLE | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1943-09-30 | PHA | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1943-09-29 | PHA | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1943-09-29 | PHA | DET | W | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1943-09-28 | PHA | SLA | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-09-27 | PHA | SLA | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-09-27 | PHA | SLA | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-09-22 | PHA | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 17 |
| Third Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova University | Villanova | PA | 1933, 1934, 1935 |
Frank Skaff: the record in brief
Frank Skaff's major league career runs from a debut on September 11, 1935 to a final game on October 3, 1943. Club by club, the record runs the Brooklyn Dodgers (1935) and the Philadelphia Athletics (1943). Skaff is listed as a first baseman at 5-foot-10 and 185 pounds. The bio says Skaff batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is September 30, 1910, in La Crosse, WI, USA. Skaff died on April 12, 1988, in Towson, MD, USA. Frank Skaff was the playing name; the full given name is Francis Michael.
Skaff's career batting table shows 38 games, 75 at bats and 24 hits, a .320 average, adding 1 home run and 11 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .370 and the slugging percentage .453, for an OPS of .824. Measured against the leagues Skaff played in, the .320 career average compares with a .268 league average over the same seasons, 19.5% above the league. No season topped the 18 hits of 1943.
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Skaff
- What years did Frank Skaff play?
- Frank Skaff played in Major League Baseball from 1935 to 1943.
- Was Frank Skaff a pitcher?
- No. Frank Skaff was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Frank Skaff hit?
- Frank Skaff hit 1 career home run with 24 hits.
- What teams did Frank Skaff play for?
- Frank Skaff played for 2 teams: the Brooklyn Dodgers (1935) and the Philadelphia Athletics (1943).
- What were Frank Skaff's career stats?
- In 38 games, Frank Skaff had 24 hits, 1 home runs, 11 RBI, and 12 runs, with a .320 batting average.
- What position did Frank Skaff play?
- Frank Skaff played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Frank Skaff and how much did he weigh?
- Frank Skaff was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Frank Skaff hit each season?
- Frank Skaff's home runs by season: 0 in 1935 and 1 in 1943. His most in one season was 1, in 1943.
- What was Frank Skaff's career batting average?
- Frank Skaff batted .320 over his career, with 24 hits in 75 at bats.
- How many RBI did Frank Skaff have?
- Frank Skaff drove in 11 runs in his career.
- Is Frank Skaff in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Skaff has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.