Frank Emmer, baseball player, 1916-1926

Frank Emmer

Born: 2/17/1896 in Crestline, OH, USA

Died: 10/18/1963 in Homestead, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-04-25 | Final Game: 1926-07-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Frank William Emmer

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Biography

Frank Emmer was a professional baseball player born in 1896, who played primarily as a position player from 1916 until his retirement on July 28, 1926. Over the course of his career, Emmer appeared in 122 games, where he accumulated 57 hits and recorded a batting average of .182. Known for his tenacity on the field, he contributed 20 RBIs and displayed speed on the bases with a total of 2 stolen bases, although he did not hit any home runs during his time in Major League Baseball. Emmer's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and player roles in the post-Deadball Era. Though his statistical output may not reflect the impact of some of his contemporaries, Emmer's presence in the game added to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball. His journey highlights the experiences of many players of that era who contributed to the foundation of the sport, paving the way for future generations of athletes.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
122 313 30 57 10 7 0 20 2 20 57 0.182 0.234 0.259 0.492 -1787.6

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 31.5% below league average.

Career OBP .234 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 29.6% below league average.

Career SLG .259 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.492 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 29.0% 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
1916 CIN NL 42 89 8 13 3 1 0 2 1 7 27 0.146 .248 (-41%) .314 (-34%) .326 (-38%) .640 (-36%) -512.1
1926 CIN NL 80 224 22 44 7 6 0 18 1 13 30 0.196 .279 (-30%) .345 (-30%) .390 (-28%) .735 (-29%) -1275.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
OF 2 0 1 0 1 0
SS 108 0 196 329 50 47

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1916 CIN 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1916 CIN 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1916 CIN OF 2 0 1 0 1 0
1916 CIN SS 29 0 55 87 16 7
1926 CIN SS 79 0 141 242 34 40

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Third Base 2
Shortstop 108
Left Field 2