Frank Waddey, baseball player, 1931-1931

Frank Waddey

Born: 8/21/1905 in Memphis, TN, USA

Died: 10/21/1990 in Knoxville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-04-16 | Final Game: 1931-06-22

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Frank Orum Waddey

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Biography

Frank Waddey was a professional baseball player born in 1905, who played in the Major Leagues during a brief career that spanned from April 16, 1931, to June 22, 1931. As a position player, Waddey made his mark in a total of 14 games, where he showcased his offensive skills with a batting average of .273. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 2 runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts. His style of play reflected the transitional era of baseball in the early 1930s, which was characterized by a shift from the deadball era towards a more power-oriented game. Despite his limited time in the majors, Waddey’s performance highlighted the competitive nature of baseball during the Great Depression, a period when many players faced challenges both on and off the field. His contributions, though modest in statistical terms, are a reminder of the numerous players who passed through the league, each adding to the rich tapestry of baseball history. Waddey’s career, while short-lived, remains a part of the narrative that captures the evolution of the game during a pivotal time in its development.

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 0.273 0.333 0.318 0.652 0.0

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 0.652 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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 0.273 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 7 0 6 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1931 SLA OF 7 0 6 0 0 0

Career Games by 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