Frank Barrows

Born: 10/22/1844 in Hudson, OH, USA

Died: 2/6/1922 in Fitchburg, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1871-05-20 | Final Game: 1871-10-07

Full name: Franklin Lee Barrows

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Biography

Frank Barrows, born in 1844, was a professional baseball player who made his mark during the early years of organized baseball. His career spanned a brief but notable period from May 20, 1871, to October 7, 1871, during an era when the sport was still developing its identity and rules. As a position player, Barrows participated in 18 games, where he recorded 13 hits and drove in 11 runs, showcasing his capability as a contributor to his team's offensive efforts, despite finishing with a batting average of .151. Though Barrows did not hit any home runs and only stole one base throughout his career, his involvement in the sport during its formative years reflects the challenges and realities of the time. The early 1870s were characterized by the transition from the game's amateur roots to a more structured professional model, and while Barrows' career was not long, it occurred during a pivotal moment in baseball history. His experience as a player provided insight into the evolution of the game, paving the way for future generations of baseball athletes.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
18 86 13 13 2 1 0 11 1 0 0 0.151 0.151 0.198 0.349 -677.3

Career AVG .151 vs. league average .287 across their career seasons — 47.2% below league average.

Career OBP .151 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 51.5% below league average.

Career SLG .198 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 48.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.349 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 49.8% 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
1871 BS1 18 86 13 13 2 1 0 11 1 0 0 0.151 .286 (-47%) .311 (-51%) .383 (-49%) .695 (-50%) -677.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 1 2 0 1 0
OF 17 16 28 1 6 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1871 BS1 2B 1 1 2 0 1 0
1871 BS1 OF 17 16 28 1 6 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Left Field 13
Right Field 4