Frank Betcher

Born: 2/15/1888 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 11/27/1981 in Wynnewood, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-05-21 | Final Game: 1910-10-13

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 173 lbs

Full name: Franklin Lyle Betcher

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Biography

Frank Betcher, born in 1888, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the early 20th century. His career spanned a brief period from May 21, 1910, to October 13, 1910, during which he appeared in 35 games. Betcher recorded 18 hits and drove in 6 runs, finishing his short career with a batting average of .202. Although he did not hit any home runs, he managed to steal 1 base, showcasing a hint of speed on the base paths. Playing in an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game, Betcher’s contributions came at a time when players were beginning to adapt to new strategies. While his statistical output may not have placed him among the game's elite, his involvement in major league baseball during this formative period is a testament to the multitude of players who shaped the sport's early history. Betcher’s journey, although brief, reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by athletes in the nascent years of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
35	89	7	18	2	0	0	6	1	7	14	0.202	0.276	0.225	0.500	-289.1

Career AVG .202 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.

Career OBP .276 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career SLG .225 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 31.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — 22.4% 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
1910	STL	NL	35	89	7	18	2	0	0	6	1	7	14	0.202	.249 (-19%)	.317 (-13%)	.326 (-31%)	.644 (-22%)	-289.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	6	2	7	6	2	1
3B	7	6	5	15	1	0
OF	2	2	1	0	0	0
SS	12	11	24	40	5	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1910	SLN	2B	6	2	7	6	2	1
1910	SLN	3B	7	6	5	15	1	0
1910	SLN	OF	2	2	1	0	0	0
1910	SLN	SS	12	11	24	40	5	4

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	6
Third Base	7
Shortstop	13
Left Field	1
Center Field	1