Frank Burrell

Born: 12/22/1866 in Weymouth, MA, USA

Died: 5/8/1962 in Weymouth, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1891-08-01 | Final Game: 1897-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Frank Andrew Burrell

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Biography

Frank Burrell, born in 1866, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1891 to 1897. As a position player, Burrell made a mark in the early years of Major League Baseball, participating in a total of 122 games. He recorded 96 hits and achieved a batting average of .246, contributing to his teams with 47 runs batted in and hitting three home runs over the course of his career. Additionally, Burrell showcased his speed on the bases, completing four stolen bases, which was a notable aspect of his playing style during an era that began to appreciate offensive versatility. Burrell's career unfolded during the transitional period of the 1890s, a time when baseball was evolving with increasing popularity and the development of more organized teams. While his statistical contributions may not have placed him among the era's stars, his participation in the league reflected the growing competitiveness and the necessity for players to adapt to the increasing athletic standards of the game. Frank Burrell's legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the foundation upon which modern baseball was built.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
122	390	42	96	13	3	3	47	4	32	37	0.246	0.305	0.318	0.623	-853.0

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .349 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.

Career SLG .318 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.623 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 14.1% 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
1891	NY1	NL	15	53	1	5	0	0	0	1	2	3	12	0.094	.254 (-63%)	.331 (-52%)	.343 (-73%)	.675 (-63%)	-515.7
1895	BRO	NL	12	28	7	4	0	0	1	5	0	4	3	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1896	BRO	NL	62	206	19	62	11	3	0	23	1	15	13	0.301	.290 (+4%)	.354 (-2%)	.387 (-1%)	.741 (-1%)	-75.0
1897	BRO	NL	33	103	15	25	2	0	2	18	1	10	9	0.243	.291 (-17%)	.354 (-13%)	.387 (-17%)	.741 (-15%)	-262.3