Frank Dillon

Born: 10/17/1873 in Normal, IL, USA

Died: 9/12/1931 in Pasadena, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1899-09-08 | Final Game: 1904-10-08

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Frank Edward Dillon

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Biography

Frank Dillon, born in 1873, was a professional baseball player active from 1899 to 1904. A versatile position player, Dillon participated in 312 games during his career, accumulating 298 hits and finishing with a batting average of .252. He was known for his speed on the bases, recording 34 stolen bases, a notable achievement in the early 20th century when base-stealing was a key component of offensive strategy. Dillon also contributed with 116 runs batted in and hit one home run, showcasing his ability to drive in runs despite a relatively low home run total. Dillon played during a transformative period in baseball history, as the game was evolving rapidly with the introduction of new strategies and rule changes. His playing style reflected the characteristics of the era, emphasizing speed and contact hitting over power. While not a household name, Dillon's contributions to the teams he played for helped lay the groundwork for future generations, and his commitment to the game remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
312	1181	146	298	44	16	1	116	34	78	63	0.252	0.299	0.319	0.618	-1052.4

Career AVG .252 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.

Career OBP .299 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career SLG .319 vs. league average .349 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.618 vs. league average 0.673 across their career seasons — 8.1% 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
1899	PIT	NL	30	121	21	31	5	0	0	20	5	5	7	0.256	.282 (-9%)	.343 (-17%)	.366 (-19%)	.710 (-18%)	-376.2
1900	PIT	NL	5	18	3	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1901	DET	AL	74	281	40	81	14	6	1	42	14	15	15	0.288	.271 (+6%)	.326 (-1%)	.359 (+9%)	.686 (+4%)	134.2
1902	DET	AL	66	243	21	50	6	3	0	22	2	16	9	0.206	.266 (-23%)	.321 (-21%)	.343 (-26%)	.665 (-23%)	-975.7
1902	BLA	AL	2	7	1	2	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	0.286	—	—	—	—	-975.7
1904	BRO	NL	135	511	60	132	18	6	0	31	13	40	32	0.258	.246 (+5%)	.300 (+4%)	.321 (-1%)	.622 (+1%)	165.3