Frank Smykal
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1916)
Frank Smykal was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball in 1916 for the Pittsburgh Pirates. In 6 career games, he hit .300 with 3 hits and 2 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 150 lb
- Died
- 8/11/1950 in Chicago, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1916-08-30
- Last Game
- 1916-09-10
Full name: Frank John Smykal
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | .300 | .500 | .300 | .800 | 0 |
Career AVG .300 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — +20.7% above league average.
Career OBP .500 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — +59.2% above league average.
Career SLG .300 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.
Career OPS .800 vs. league average .641 across their career seasons — +24.9% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | PIT | NL | 6 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 6 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .222 |
| Away | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 |
Last 6 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916-09-10 | PIT | CHC | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1916-09-02 | PIT | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-01 | PIT | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-08-31 | PIT | BSN | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1916-08-30 | PIT | BSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1916-08-30 | PIT | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 5 |
Frank Smykal: the record in brief
August 30, 1916 and September 10, 1916 bracket Frank Smykal's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column never changes: it is the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1916. Smykal is listed as a shortstop at 5'7" and 150 pounds. Smykal both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is October 13, 1889, in Chicago, IL, USA. The bio records the death on August 11, 1950, in Chicago, IL, USA. The given name on file is Frank John Smykal.
In 6 games and 10 at bats, Smykal batted .300 with 3 hits; the totals also include 2 RBI. Over the seasons Smykal played, league hitters batted .249; the .300 career figure is 20.7% above that. The OPS comparison is .800 to a league .641, 24.9% above average. Smykal's lone season row is 1916 with the Pittsburgh Pirates: 6 games, 3 hits in 10 at bats.
Smykal played 5 games at shortstop, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at third base (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Smykal
- Was Frank Smykal a pitcher?
- No. Frank Smykal was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Frank Smykal hit?
- Frank Smykal hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Frank Smykal play for?
- Frank Smykal played for one team, the Pittsburgh Pirates (1916).
- What were Frank Smykal's career stats?
- In 6 games, Frank Smykal had 3 hits, 2 RBI, 1 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .300 batting average.
- What position did Frank Smykal play?
- Frank Smykal played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Frank Smykal and how much did he weigh?
- Frank Smykal was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 150 pounds.
- What was Frank Smykal's career batting average?
- Frank Smykal batted .300 over his career, with 3 hits in 10 at bats.
- How many RBI did Frank Smykal have?
- Frank Smykal drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Frank Smykal in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Smykal has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.