Frank Demaree, baseball player, 1932-1944

Frank Demaree

Born: 6/10/1910 in Winters, CA, USA

Died: 8/30/1958 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-07-22 | Final Game: 1944-06-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Joseph Franklin Demaree

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Biography

Frank Demaree was a prominent professional baseball player born in 1910, who played in Major League Baseball from 1932 to 1944. Known for his exceptional batting skills and versatility as a position player, he participated in 1,155 games throughout his career. Demaree recorded 1,241 hits and achieved a commendable batting average of .299, solidifying his reputation as a reliable offensive contributor. He hit 72 home runs and drove in 591 runs, showcasing his ability to produce in clutch situations. His speed on the basepaths was notable as well, with 33 stolen bases to his name. Demaree was recognized for his talent on the field, earning All-Star selections in two different seasons. He played during an era that saw significant changes in baseball, including the transition from the deadball era to a more power-centric game. His performances on the diamond contributed to the teams he played for and left a lasting impression on the baseball community. Frank Demaree’s legacy remains as a skilled hitter and an influential figure of his time in the sport.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
44.0 37.0 10.0 13.0 1.0 0 4.0 12.0 7.0 0 1.0 0.351 0.467 0.703 1.170

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1934 17.0 16.0 4.0 6.0 1.0 0 2.0 7.0 1.0 0 0 0.375 0.444 0.812 1.256
1935 15.0 11.0 4.0 4.0 0 0 1.0 3.0 4.0 0 1.0 0.364 0.533 0.636 1.169
1939 12.0 10.0 2.0 3.0 0 0 1.0 2.0 2.0 0 0 0.300 0.417 0.600 1.017

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1155 4144 578 1241 190 36 72 591 33 359 269 0.299 0.357 0.415 0.772 5606.1

Career AVG .299 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — +11.2% above league average.

Career OBP .357 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +6.5% above league average.

Career SLG .415 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — +8.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.772 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — +7.8% 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
1932 CHC NL 23 56 4 14 3 0 0 6 0 2 7 0.250 .275 (-9%) .335 (-14%) .391 (-22%) .726 (-19%) -173.2
1933 CHC NL 134 515 68 140 24 6 6 51 4 22 42 0.272 .270 (+1%) .329 (-8%) .377 (avg) .707 (-4%) -504.8
1935 CHC NL 107 385 60 125 19 4 2 66 6 26 23 0.325 .279 (+16%) .342 (+8%) .399 (+3%) .742 (+5%) 387.8
1936 CHC NL 154 605 93 212 34 3 16 96 4 49 30 0.350 .283 (+23%) .349 (+14%) .404 (+23%) .753 (+19%) 2454.3
1937 CHC NL 154 615 104 199 36 6 17 115 6 57 31 0.324 .276 (+17%) .342 (+11%) .398 (+22%) .740 (+17%) 2191.0
1938 CHC NL 129 476 63 130 15 7 8 62 1 45 34 0.273 .272 (avg) .341 (avg) .392 (-2%) .734 (-1%) -101.7
1939 NY1 NL 150 560 68 170 27 2 11 79 2 66 40 0.304 .274 (+11%) .342 (+11%) .393 (+6%) .735 (+9%) 1194.0
1940 NY1 NL 121 460 68 139 18 6 7 61 5 45 39 0.302 .267 (+13%) .335 (+9%) .387 (+7%) .722 (+8%) 714.6
1941 NY1 NL 16 35 3 6 0 0 0 1 0 4 1 0.171 — — — — 0.0
1941 BSN NL 48 113 20 26 5 2 2 15 2 12 5 0.230 .262 (-12%) .332 (-9%) .373 (-3%) .705 (-6%) 0.0
1942 BSN NL 64 187 18 42 5 0 3 24 2 17 10 0.225 .253 (-11%) .323 (-11%) .349 (-14%) .672 (-13%) -390.7
1943 STL NL 39 86 5 25 2 0 0 9 1 8 4 0.291 .255 (+14%) .324 (+8%) .346 (-9%) .671 (-1%) 8.8
1944 SLA AL 16 51 4 13 2 0 0 6 0 6 3 0.255 .261 (-3%) .325 (+2%) .357 (-18%) .683 (-8%) -49.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
12 42 4 9 1 0 3 6 3 6 0.214

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1943 WS SLN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1938 WS CHN 3 10 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.100
1935 WS CHN 6 24 2 6 1 0 2 2 1 4 0.250
1932 WS CHN 2 7 1 2 0 0 1 4 1 0 0.286

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1076 0 2124 97 51 21

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1932 CHN OF 17 0 31 2 0 1
1933 CHN OF 133 0 321 12 12 1
1935 CHN OF 98 0 204 13 6 3
1936 CHN OF 154 0 285 16 10 1
1937 CHN OF 154 0 283 17 6 6
1938 CHN OF 125 0 199 12 6 1
1939 NY1 OF 150 0 329 11 5 2
1940 NY1 OF 119 0 233 6 5 5
1941 NY1 OF 10 0 19 1 0 0
1941 BSN OF 28 0 41 1 0 0
1942 BSN OF 49 0 114 4 0 1
1943 SLN OF 23 0 35 1 0 0
1944 SLA OF 16 0 30 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 133
Center Field 403
Right Field 550

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1937 Baseball Magazine All-Star CF

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1937 Most Valuable Player NL 15th 9.0 80 0
1936 Most Valuable Player NL 7th 17.0 80 0