Frank Cross

Born: 1/20/1873 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 11/2/1932 in Geauga Lake, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-05-20 | Final Game: 1901-05-20

Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 161 lbs

Full name: Frank Atwell Cross

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Biography

Frank Cross was a professional baseball player born in 1873, who made his mark in the sport during the early 20th century. His career spanned a brief period from 1901 to May 20, 1901, highlighting the challenges players faced in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. Despite his short tenure, Cross showcased his skills as a position player in Major League Baseball. In his lone game, Cross achieved a notable batting average of 0.6, accumulating three hits without recording any home runs or runs batted in. His performance, while limited, reflected the potential that players of his time could demonstrate in a sport that was rapidly evolving. Although he did not steal any bases, his contributions during that single game remain a part of baseball's rich tapestry, illustrating the journey of players who played in the shadows of the legends of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	5	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.600	0.600	0.600	1.200	0.0

Career AVG .600 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — +120.7% above league average.

Career OBP .600 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +83.6% above league average.

Career SLG .600 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — +66.8% above league average.

Career OPS 1.200 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — +74.8% above 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
1901	CLE	AL	1	5	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.600	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1901	CLE	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Right Field	1