Frank Colman

Born: 3/2/1918 in London, ON, CAN

Died: 2/19/1983 in London, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 1942-09-12 | Final Game: 1947-08-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 186 lbs

Full name: Frank Lloyd Colman

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Biography

Frank Colman was a professional baseball player born in 1918, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a career that spanned from 1942 to 1947. Primarily serving as a position player, Colman played in a total of 271 games, where he showcased his skills at the plate and contributed to his teams with a solid offensive presence. Over his career, he recorded 130 hits, 15 home runs, and 106 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .228. Despite not being known for his speed on the bases—he finished his career with 0 stolen bases—Colman was a reliable player during a time when baseball was navigating the challenges of World War II and the subsequent return to a more competitive landscape. Colman's tenure in MLB coincided with a transformative era in baseball, marked by the integration of players and the gradual evolution of playing styles. While he may not have been among the most celebrated stars of his time, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant in their own right. His ability to produce runs and provide depth to the lineup showcased the essential role of players like Colman in the broader narrative of baseball history during the mid-20th century. He retired on August 2, 1947, leaving behind a legacy that reflects the dedication and resilience of ballplayers in an era of both conflict and change.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
271	571	66	130	25	8	15	106	0	49	66	0.228	0.291	0.378	0.669	75.9

Career AVG .228 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Career SLG .378 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — +5.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.669 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1942	PIT	NL	10	37	2	5	0	0	1	2	2	2	0.135	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	PIT	NL	32	59	9	16	2	2	0	4	8	7	0.271	.255 (+6%)	.324 (+10%)	.346 (+8%)	.671 (+9%)	88.6
1944	PIT	NL	99	226	30	61	9	5	6	53	25	27	0.270	.261 (+3%)	.325 (+6%)	.357 (+21%)	.683 (+14%)	548.1
1945	PIT	NL	77	153	18	32	11	1	4	30	9	16	0.209	.260 (-20%)	.328 (-23%)	.354 (+5%)	.683 (-8%)	-308.7
1946	PIT	NL	26	53	3	9	3	0	1	6	2	7	0.170	.256 (-34%)	.328 (-35%)	.358 (-21%)	.687 (-28%)	-252.1
1946	NYY	AL	5	15	2	4	0	0	1	5	1	1	0.267	—	—	—	—	-252.1
1947	NYY	AL	22	28	2	3	0	0	2	6	2	6	0.107	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	30	0	149	16	2	12
OF	103	0	191	8	4	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1942	PIT	OF	8	14	2	0	0
1943	PIT	OF	11	27	0	0	0
1944	PIT	1B	6	7	0	0	0
1944	PIT	OF	53	102	4	4	0
1945	PIT	1B	22	126	14	1	10
1945	PIT	OF	12	17	0	0	0
1946	PIT	1B	2	16	2	1	2
1946	PIT	OF	8	15	1	0	0
1946	NYA	OF	5	9	0	0	0
1947	NYA	OF	6	7	1	0	0