Frank Waddey
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1931)
Frank Waddey was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1931 for the St. Louis Browns. In 14 career games, he hit .273 with 6 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 185 lb
- Died
- 10/21/1990 in Knoxville, TN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1931-04-16
- Last Game
- 1931-06-22
Full name: Frank Orum Waddey
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 22 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .273 | .333 | .318 | .652 | 0 |
Career AVG .273 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .318 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.
Career OPS .652 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 10.3% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | SLA | AL | 14 | 22 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 14 | 22 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (14 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .182 |
| Away | 8 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .364 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931-06-22 | SLA | NYY | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-06-19 | SLA | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-06-14 | SLA | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-06-07 | SLA | BOS | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1931-06-03 | SLA | NYY | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-05-31 | SLA | CHW | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-05-26 | SLA | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-05-24 | SLA | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1931-05-14 | SLA | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1931-05-05 | SLA | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta | GA | 1927, 1928 |
Frank Waddey: the record in brief
Frank Waddey's major league career runs from a debut on April 16, 1931 to a final game on June 22, 1931. Waddey's only club in the season tables is the St. Louis Browns. At 5 feet, 10 inches and 185 pounds, Waddey is listed as an outfielder. The bio says Waddey threw and hit left-handed. Waddey was born on August 21, 1905, in Memphis, TN, USA. Waddey's death is recorded on October 21, 1990, in Knoxville, TN, USA. The bio lists the given name Frank Orum.
The batting record for Waddey: 14 games, 6 hits in 22 at bats, and a .273 average, plus 2 RBI. Waddey hit .273 while the league hit .276 over the same span, a figure close to average. The OPS comparison is .652 to a league .727, 10.3% below average. Waddey's lone season row is 1931 with the St. Louis Browns: 14 games, 6 hits in 22 at bats.
Most of Waddey's defensive work, 5 games, came at center field; the rest of the position table shows left field (1) and right field (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Waddey
- Was Frank Waddey a pitcher?
- No. Frank Waddey was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Frank Waddey hit?
- Frank Waddey hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What teams did Frank Waddey play for?
- Frank Waddey played for one team, the St. Louis Browns (1931).
- What were Frank Waddey's career stats?
- In 14 games, Frank Waddey had 6 hits, 2 RBI, and 3 runs, with a .273 batting average.
- What position did Frank Waddey play?
- Frank Waddey played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Frank Waddey and how much did he weigh?
- Frank Waddey was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Frank Waddey's career batting average?
- Frank Waddey batted .273 over his career, with 6 hits in 22 at bats.
- How many RBI did Frank Waddey have?
- Frank Waddey drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Frank Waddey in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Waddey has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.