Franklin Stubbs
Born: 10/21/1960 in Laurinburg, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1984-04-28 | Final Game: 1995-09-29
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Franklin Lee Stubbs
Biography
Franklin Stubbs was a professional baseball player born in 1960, who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 until his retirement in 1995. Known for his versatility as a position player, Stubbs appeared in 945 games over the course of his career. He showcased a blend of power and speed, finishing with 602 hits, 104 home runs, and 348 RBIs. His career batting average stood at .232, and he also contributed significantly on the basepaths, recording 74 stolen bases.
Stubbs played during a transformative era in baseball that witnessed the rise of power hitters and an increasing emphasis on offensive production. While his batting average may not reflect the dominant offensive trends of the time, his ability to hit for power and steal bases made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. His tenure in the league included stints with multiple teams, where he left a mark as a solid contributor and an example of the evolving role of position players in the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 945 | 2591 | 323 | 602 | 109 | 12 | 104 | 348 | 74 | 260 | 626 | 0.232 | 0.303 | 0.404 | 0.707 | -822.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | LAD | NL | 87 | 217 | 22 | 42 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 17 | 2 | 24 | 63 | 0.194 | -536.0 |
| 1985 | LAD | NL | 10 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | LAD | NL | 132 | 420 | 55 | 95 | 11 | 1 | 23 | 58 | 7 | 37 | 107 | 0.226 | -180.4 |
| 1987 | LAD | NL | 129 | 386 | 48 | 90 | 16 | 3 | 16 | 52 | 8 | 31 | 85 | 0.233 | -530.8 |
| 1988 | LAD | NL | 115 | 242 | 30 | 54 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 34 | 11 | 23 | 61 | 0.223 | -268.2 |
| 1989 | LAD | NL | 69 | 103 | 11 | 30 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 3 | 16 | 27 | 0.291 | 452.8 |
| 1990 | HOU | NL | 146 | 448 | 59 | 117 | 23 | 2 | 23 | 71 | 19 | 48 | 114 | 0.261 | 1198.2 |
| 1991 | ATL | AL | 103 | 362 | 48 | 77 | 16 | 2 | 11 | 38 | 13 | 35 | 71 | 0.213 | -712.4 |
| 1992 | ATL | AL | 92 | 288 | 37 | 66 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 42 | 11 | 27 | 68 | 0.229 | -274.4 |
| 1995 | DET | AL | 62 | 116 | 13 | 29 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 27 | 0.250 | 28.5 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 25 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0.280 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | WS | LAN | 5 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.294 |
| 1988 | NLCS | LAN | 4 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.250 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 522 | 398 | 3765 | 370 | 46 | 318 |
| OF | 299 | 242 | 454 | 15 | 14 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | LAN | 1B | 51 | 38 | 395 | 37 | 3 | 31 |
| 1984 | LAN | OF | 20 | 15 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | LAN | 1B | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 | LAN | 1B | 13 | 1 | 38 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 | LAN | OF | 124 | 110 | 206 | 10 | 7 | 2 |
| 1987 | LAN | 1B | 111 | 86 | 802 | 78 | 5 | 65 |
| 1987 | LAN | OF | 18 | 16 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | LAN | 1B | 84 | 54 | 521 | 57 | 13 | 41 |
| 1988 | LAN | OF | 13 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | LAN | 1B | 7 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1989 | LAN | OF | 28 | 22 | 52 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 1990 | HOU | 1B | 72 | 61 | 497 | 42 | 5 | 42 |
| 1990 | HOU | OF | 71 | 60 | 112 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | ML4 | 1B | 92 | 88 | 824 | 82 | 8 | 78 |
| 1991 | ML4 | OF | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | ML4 | 1B | 68 | 59 | 525 | 63 | 8 | 44 |
| 1992 | ML4 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | DET | 1B | 20 | 11 | 134 | 5 | 4 | 13 |
| 1995 | DET | OF | 20 | 13 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 523 |
| Left Field | 247 |
| Center Field | 32 |
| Right Field | 49 |
| Designated Hitter | 23 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Player of the Week | Week of 1990-09-29 |
| 1986 | Player of the Week | Week of 1986-07-18 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | DET | AL | $310,000 |
| 1992 | ML4 | AL | $2,166,667 |
| 1991 | ML4 | AL | $1,866,667 |
| 1990 | LAN | NL | $450,000 |
| 1989 | LAN | NL | $345,000 |
| 1988 | LAN | NL | $235,000 |
| 1987 | LAN | NL | $144,000 |
| 1986 | LAN | NL | $65,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $5,582,334 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Blacksburg | VA | 1980, 1981, 1982 |