Frank Berkelbach

Born: 7/27/1853 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 6/10/1932 in Merchantville, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-07-04 | Final Game: 1884-07-12

Height: 6'0" | Weight: 182 lbs

Full name: Frank Pierce Berkelbach

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Biography

Frank Berkelbach was a professional baseball player born in 1853, who played during the early days of organized baseball in the late 19th century. His career spanned from July 4 to July 12, 1884, a brief but noteworthy stint in the burgeoning world of Major League Baseball. As a position player, Berkelbach participated in six games, where he recorded a total of six hits, contributing three runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts. His batting average concluded at .240, reflecting the challenges faced by hitters during this period, when the game was still evolving and offensive statistics were generally lower compared to future eras. Although Berkelbach did not hit any home runs or steal any bases in his short career, his involvement in the early days of Major League Baseball places him in a unique context. The 1880s were a pivotal time for the sport, marked by the transition from the amateur game to a more professional format. Players like Berkelbach helped lay the groundwork for the development of modern baseball, and while his statistics may not stand out in the annals of history, his participation during this formative period contributes to the rich tapestry of the game's legacy.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	25	3	6	0	1	0	3	0	0	0	0.240	0.296	0.320	0.616	0.0

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — +6.2% above league average.

Career SLG .320 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.616 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — near 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
1884	CN2	AA	6	25	3	6	0	1	0	3	0	0	0	0.240	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	6	0	6	0	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	CN2	OF	6	0	6	0	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	6