Frank Zinn
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1888)
Frank Zinn was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1888 for the Philadelphia Athletics. In 2 career games, he hit .000.
- 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
- Catcher
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 150 lb
- Died
- 5/12/1936 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1888-04-18
- Last Game
- 1888-05-03
Full name: Frank Patrick Zinn
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | .125 | .000 | .125 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .239 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .125 vs. league average .291 across their career seasons — 57.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .125 vs. league average .611 across their career seasons — 79.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | PH4 | AA | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 2 |
Frank Zinn: the record in brief
The profile opens with Frank Zinn's first major league game on April 18, 1888; the last one listed came on May 3, 1888. Zinn's only club in the season tables is the Philadelphia Athletics. Zinn played primarily as a catcher. Born on December 21, 1865, in Phoenixville, PA, USA, Zinn was listed at 5 feet, 8 inches and 150 pounds. Zinn's death is recorded on May 12, 1936, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Frank Zinn was the playing name; the full given name is Frank Patrick.
The batting record for Zinn: 2 games, 0 hits in 7 at bats, and a .000 average. Set against a .239 league average for the same years, Zinn's .000 average sits 100.0% below it. In OPS terms, Zinn's .125 stands 79.5% below the league's .611. Zinn's lone season row is 1888 with the Philadelphia Athletics: 2 games, 0 hits in 7 at bats.
The position breakdown shows 2 games, all at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Zinn
- Was Frank Zinn a pitcher?
- No. Frank Zinn was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Frank Zinn hit?
- Frank Zinn hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Frank Zinn play for?
- Frank Zinn played for one team, the Philadelphia Athletics (1888).
- What were Frank Zinn's career stats?
- In 2 games, Frank Zinn had , with a .000 batting average.
- What position did Frank Zinn play?
- Frank Zinn played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Frank Zinn and how much did he weigh?
- Frank Zinn was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 150 pounds.
- What was Frank Zinn's career batting average?
- Frank Zinn batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 7 at bats.
- Is Frank Zinn in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Zinn has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.