Frank Brill

Born: 3/28/1864 in Astoria, NY, USA

Died: 11/19/1944 in Flushing, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-06-23 | Final Game: 1884-08-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Francis Hasbrouck Brill

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Biography

Frank Brill was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, contributing to the evolving landscape of the sport during its formative years. Born in 1864, Brill began his Major League career on April 22, 1884, and played until August 8 of the same year. In a brief stint, he appeared in 12 games, finishing with a record of 2-10. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 5.5, and he recorded 18 strikeouts throughout his career. Despite not being recognized for dominant performances, Brill's participation in the league came during a time when baseball was transitioning from the early days of the game into a more organized and commercially viable sport. Brill's career coincided with the tail end of the deadball era, a period characterized by low-scoring games and a focus on pitching and defense. Although he did not achieve notable accolades or long-term success in the Major Leagues, his experiences as a pitcher during this transformative time contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. His journey through the league serves as a reminder of the many players who shaped the sport in its early days, even if their individual statistics did not reflect overwhelming success.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	10	12	12	12	1	0	103.0	148	63	7	26	18	5.50	0

Career ERA 5.50 vs. league average 3.11 across their career seasons — 77.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1884	DTN	NL	2	10	12	12	12	1	0	103.0	148	63	26	18	5.50	3.11 (-77%)	-3843.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
13	44	5	6	0	0	0	2	0	1	13	0.136	0.156	0.136	0.292	0.0

Career AVG .136 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 43.9% below league average.

Career OBP .156 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 44.2% below league average.

Career SLG .136 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 58.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.292 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 51.8% 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
1884	DTN	NL	13	44	5	6	0	0	0	2	0	1	13	0.136	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
P	12	0	5	14	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	DTN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1884	DTN	P	12	0	5	14	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	12
Left Field	1