Frank Duncan

Born: 2/14/1901 in Kansas City, MO, USA

Died: 12/4/1973 in Kansas City, MO, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Frank Lee Duncan

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Biography

Frank Duncan, born in 1901, is an active position player whose professional baseball career spans over a significant period. With a total of 915 games played, Duncan has established himself as a consistent contributor to his team’s offense. He has accumulated 724 hits and 352 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and keep the offense flowing. His batting average stands at .255, reflecting his solid yet versatile hitting skill set. Known for his speed on the basepaths, he has successfully stolen 65 bases throughout his career, adding a dynamic element to his playing style that makes him a valuable asset in various game situations. Duncan’s contributions to the game are highlighted by his three All-Star selections, marking him as one of the standout players in his era. As a player still actively participating in the league, he continues to impact the game and inspire younger generations of athletes. His journey through the changing landscape of baseball over the decades reflects not only his enduring talent but also the evolving nature of the sport itself. With his unique blend of power and speed, Frank Duncan remains a notable figure in contemporary baseball, embodying the spirit of competition and resilience that defines the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
915 2838 432 724 119 30 14 352 65 331 26 0.255 0.339 0.333 0.672 -3149.9

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career OBP .339 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.672 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 7.7% 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
1920 COG NNL 16 47 3 7 1 0 0 3 0 6 0 0.149 — — — — -267.8
1921 COG NNL 16 52 3 9 1 0 0 2 0 2 0 0.173 .286 (-40%) .344 (-29%) .395 (-51%) .739 (-41%) -344.1
1921 KCM NNL 65 197 23 53 6 0 0 20 5 8 1 0.269 .286 (-6%) .344 (-12%) .395 (-24%) .739 (-18%) -344.1
1922 KCM NNL 75 267 45 62 14 2 1 23 4 28 3 0.232 .285 (-19%) .345 (-10%) .397 (-22%) .743 (-16%) -800.5
1923 KCM NNL 91 346 60 89 18 4 0 39 13 38 0 0.257 .282 (-9%) .344 (-4%) .390 (-15%) .734 (-10%) -585.5
1924 KCM NNL 68 235 51 62 11 2 0 34 7 27 4 0.264 .283 (-7%) .345 (+1%) .389 (-16%) .734 (-8%) -260.0
1925 KCM NNL 51 146 22 34 3 0 1 13 2 22 0 0.233 .288 (-19%) .349 (-5%) .407 (-33%) .756 (-20%) -457.6
1926 KCM NNL 57 166 32 47 9 1 4 22 3 25 2 0.283 .279 (+1%) .345 (+11%) .390 (+8%) .735 (+9%) 347.9
1927 KCM NNL 20 56 10 22 2 3 0 9 1 5 0 0.393 .282 (+39%) .344 (+28%) .392 (+36%) .736 (+33%) 302.0
1928 KCM NNL 49 150 18 41 8 1 3 23 3 19 0 0.273 .280 (-3%) .342 (+6%) .395 (+1%) .737 (+3%) 131.7
1929 KCM NNL 45 140 27 48 6 4 1 37 7 19 0 0.343 .289 (+18%) .353 (+22%) .415 (+12%) .769 (+17%) 492.3
1930 KCM NNL 53 162 33 58 9 4 1 27 2 21 3 0.358 .293 (+22%) .354 (+23%) .429 (+12%) .784 (+17%) 580.6
1931 HAR IND 5 20 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.150 — — — — 0.0
1931 KCM IND 17 49 10 14 2 0 0 2 5 8 3 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1932 HG EWL 6 19 2 4 0 1 0 4 0 2 0 0.211 — — — — 0.0
1932 PC IND 23 63 6 15 1 2 0 6 1 8 0 0.238 .275 (-13%) .335 (-3%) .391 (-19%) .726 (-12%) 0.0
1932 KCM IND 8 21 2 4 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.190 — — — — 0.0
1933 KCM IND 4 13 4 4 1 2 0 5 1 1 0 0.308 — — — — 0.0
1934 KCM IND 4 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1935 NYC NN2 35 109 10 22 5 0 0 16 0 12 2 0.202 .279 (-28%) .342 (-16%) .399 (-38%) .742 (-28%) -511.6
1936 NYC NN2 40 130 16 30 2 1 1 12 0 12 1 0.231 .283 (-19%) .349 (-15%) .404 (-30%) .753 (-23%) -524.0
1937 KCM NAL 47 142 22 33 7 1 0 22 2 17 3 0.232 .276 (-16%) .342 (-3%) .398 (-26%) .740 (-15%) -336.6
1937 CAG NAL 4 12 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.167 — — — — -336.6
1938 KCM NAL 20 61 10 12 2 0 0 3 1 7 0 0.197 .272 (-28%) .341 (-15%) .392 (-42%) .734 (-29%) -284.4
1938 CAG NAL 14 45 9 15 2 1 2 11 2 9 0 0.333 — — — — -284.4
1940 CAG NAL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1941 KCM NAL 15 41 3 10 0 1 0 4 1 4 0 0.244 — — — — 0.0
1942 KCM NAL 12 25 0 3 2 0 0 3 0 1 0 0.120 — — — — 0.0
1943 KCM NAL 19 43 5 6 0 0 0 2 2 9 1 0.140 — — — — -209.6
1944 KCM NAL 20 37 2 8 4 0 0 5 1 9 0 0.216 — — — — 0.0
1945 KCM NAL 15 34 2 6 2 0 0 3 1 8 0 0.176 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
40 121 10 19 4 0 1 11 19 12 0.157

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1937 ALC KCM 4 11 1 2 1 0 0 1 1 0 0.182
1935 NLC NYC 6 17 2 3 0 0 0 1 2 0 0.176
1926 NNC KCM 8 18 2 3 0 0 0 2 7 2 0.167
1925 NNC KCM 6 18 3 3 0 0 1 4 3 0 0.167
1925 NWS KCM 6 21 0 3 2 0 0 1 2 7 0.143
1924 NWS KCM 10 36 2 5 1 0 0 2 4 3 0.139

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 55 37 441 15 4 25
C 806 719 4148 788 111 49
OF 44 30 44 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1920 COG C 16 16 82 23 6 2
1921 COG C 16 16 85 36 6 1
1921 KCM 1B 3 3 40 3 0 0
1921 KCM C 54 52 265 71 9 2
1921 KCM OF 5 4 1 0 0 0
1922 KCM 1B 3 2 15 0 2 0
1922 KCM C 69 69 380 107 8 5
1922 KCM OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1923 KCM 1B 10 7 82 1 2 2
1923 KCM C 83 82 426 132 25 5
1924 KCM C 67 66 301 79 5 12
1924 KCM OF 2 1 2 0 0 0
1925 KCM 1B 4 0 5 1 0 0
1925 KCM C 45 1 0 0 0 0
1926 KCM 1B 3 2 21 2 0 2
1926 KCM C 54 51 246 41 9 7
1927 KCM C 19 15 101 10 1 0
1927 KCM OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1928 KCM C 47 47 236 41 9 4
1929 KCM 1B 5 4 50 0 0 6
1929 KCM C 42 38 216 20 4 2
1930 KCM 1B 15 11 137 7 0 9
1930 KCM C 21 20 129 20 3 1
1930 KCM OF 19 15 25 0 0 0
1931 HAR C 5 5 19 1 1 0
1931 KCM 1B 1 1 14 0 0 2
1931 KCM C 12 12 74 10 0 0
1931 KCM OF 1 1 1 0 0 0
1932 HG C 4 4 19 2 0 0
1932 HG OF 3 1 1 0 0 0
1932 PC C 15 14 81 10 0 0
1932 PC OF 5 5 7 0 0 0
1932 KCM C 8 6 40 5 1 0
1932 KCM OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1933 KCM C 2 2 8 1 0 0
1933 KCM OF 2 2 2 0 0 0
1934 KCM C 2 2 9 2 0 1
1934 KCM OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1935 NYC C 35 32 234 29 5 0
1936 NYC C 40 38 267 32 4 2
1937 KCM 1B 6 3 38 1 0 2
1937 KCM C 43 40 280 37 1 1
1937 CAG C 4 2 17 2 0 0
1938 KCM C 20 20 122 15 2 0
1938 CAG C 14 13 95 15 2 0
1940 CAG C 1 1 8 1 0 0
1941 KCM C 13 10 65 8 1 0
1941 KCM OF 2 1 2 0 0 0
1942 KCM C 10 8 51 6 1 0
1942 KCM OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1943 KCM 1B 1 1 10 0 0 0
1943 KCM C 18 18 102 11 4 2
1944 KCM 1B 3 2 20 0 0 1
1944 KCM C 14 11 106 14 3 1
1945 KCM 1B 1 1 9 0 0 1
1945 KCM C 13 8 84 7 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 806
First Base 55
Left Field 8
Center Field 8
Right Field 28