Frank Ellerbe

Born: 12/25/1895 in Marion County, SC, USA

Died: 7/8/1988 in Latta, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1919-08-28 | Final Game: 1924-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Francis Rogers Ellerbe

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Biography

Frank Ellerbe was a professional baseball player born in 1895, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1920s. His career spanned from 1919 to 1924, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Ellerbe played primarily as a position player, appearing in 420 games throughout his career. He accumulated 389 hits, achieving a respectable batting average of .268, which reflected his ability to make consistent contact at the plate. Ellerbe's offensive contributions included 4 home runs and 152 RBIs, showcasing his capability to drive in runs for his team. Additionally, he demonstrated a measure of speed on the bases, finishing his career with 12 stolen bases. Though not a household name, Ellerbe's presence in the game contributed to the evolving dynamics of baseball during his playing years, as teams began to emphasize both power and speed in their lineups. His contributions on the field remain a testament to the competitive spirit of the era in which he played.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
420	1453	179	389	58	22	4	152	12	72	136	0.268	0.306	0.346	0.652	-2762.6

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career SLG .346 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.652 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 9.7% 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
1919	WSN	AL	28	105	13	29	4	1	0	16	5	2	15	0.276	.262 (+5%)	.322 (-10%)	.347 (-4%)	.670 (-7%)	-146.9
1920	WSN	AL	101	336	38	98	14	2	0	36	5	19	23	0.292	.271 (+7%)	.331 (avg)	.363 (-5%)	.694 (-3%)	-167.0
1921	WSN	AL	10	10	1	2	0	1	0	1	0	0	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1921	SLA	AL	105	430	65	124	20	12	2	49	1	22	42	0.288	.286 (+1%)	.344 (-5%)	.395 (+2%)	.739 (-1%)	0.0
1922	SLA	AL	91	342	42	84	16	3	1	33	1	25	36	0.246	.285 (-14%)	.345 (-13%)	.397 (-20%)	.743 (-16%)	-1081.6
1923	SLA	AL	18	49	6	9	0	0	0	1	0	1	5	0.184	—	—	—	—	-390.6
1924	SLA	AL	21	61	7	12	3	0	0	2	0	2	3	0.197	.283 (-31%)	.345 (-36%)	.389 (-37%)	.734 (-36%)	-382.2
1924	CLE	AL	46	120	7	31	1	3	1	14	0	1	10	0.258	.283 (-9%)	.345 (-22%)	.389 (-12%)	.734 (-17%)	-382.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
2B	2	2	1	1	0
3B	345	476	744	62	48
OF	1	1	0	0	0
SS	47	88	117	17	7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1919	WS1	SS	28	63	74	8	5
1920	WS1	3B	75	101	167	19	8
1920	WS1	OF	1	1	0	0	0
1920	WS1	SS	19	25	43	9	2
1921	SLA	3B	105	158	226	19	9
1922	SLA	3B	91	137	224	17	20
1923	SLA	3B	14	11	18	1	2
1924	SLA	3B	21	27	34	3	7
1924	CLE	2B	2	2	1	1	0
1924	CLE	3B	39	42	75	3	2