Terry Francona

Born: 4/22/1959 in Aberdeen, SD, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-08-19 | Final Game: 1990-04-19

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Terry Jon Francona

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Biography

Terry Francona, born in 1959, enjoyed a noteworthy career as a professional baseball player from 1981 until his retirement in 1990. Primarily recognized as a position player, Francona appeared in 708 games over his career. He achieved a batting average of .274, showcasing his ability to consistently connect with the ball. Francona accumulated 474 hits, including 16 home runs and driving in 143 runs, while also demonstrating some speed on the bases with 12 stolen bases. Francona's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, characterized by a shift toward more power-oriented play. Despite his modest home run total, he was known for his on-base skills and adaptability in the field. After hanging up his cleats, Francona's deep understanding of the game paved the way for a successful transition into coaching and managing, ultimately becoming a highly respected figure in baseball. His contributions to the sport extend beyond his playing days, as he has significantly influenced the game through leadership and mentorship.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
708	1731	163	474	74	6	16	143	12	65	119	0.274	0.300	0.351	0.652	-2893.4

Career AVG .274 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +6.0% above league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career SLG .351 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.652 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 8.4% 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
1981	WSN	NL	34	95	11	26	0	1	1	8	1	5	6	0.274	.255 (+7%)	.320 (-1%)	.368 (-11%)	.688 (-7%)	-90.7
1982	WSN	NL	46	131	14	42	3	0	0	9	2	8	11	0.321	.261 (+23%)	.324 (+11%)	.388 (-12%)	.712 (-1%)	7.3
1983	WSN	NL	120	230	21	59	11	1	3	22	0	6	20	0.257	.260 (-2%)	.324 (-16%)	.389 (-10%)	.714 (-12%)	-623.7
1984	WSN	NL	58	214	18	74	19	2	1	18	0	5	12	0.346	.259 (+33%)	.322 (+12%)	.384 (+21%)	.707 (+17%)	541.8
1985	WSN	NL	107	281	19	75	15	1	2	31	5	12	12	0.267	.257 (+4%)	.323 (-7%)	.390 (-11%)	.714 (-9%)	-513.5
1986	CHC	NL	86	124	13	31	3	0	2	8	0	6	8	0.250	.257 (-3%)	.325 (-12%)	.395 (-18%)	.720 (-16%)	-372.0
1987	CIN	NL	102	207	16	47	5	0	3	12	2	10	12	0.227	.262 (-14%)	.331 (-20%)	.415 (-29%)	.746 (-25%)	-990.8
1988	CLE	AL	62	212	24	66	8	0	1	12	0	5	18	0.311	.254 (+22%)	.317 (+2%)	.377 (-4%)	.695 (-1%)	-73.1
1989	ATL	AL	90	233	26	54	10	1	3	23	2	8	20	0.232	.254 (-9%)	.319 (-20%)	.375 (-14%)	.694 (-17%)	-778.7
1990	ATL	AL	3	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 3.71 across their career seasons — 100.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1989	ATL	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	1	0.00	—	-

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
7	13	0	4	0	0	0	0	2	3	0.308

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1981	NEDIV	MON	5	12	0	4	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.333
1981	NLCS	MON	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	304	176	1756	171	16	169
3B	1	0	0	3	0	0
OF	203	134	276	14	6	1
P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1981	MON	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1981	MON	OF	26	21	40	5	0	0
1982	MON	1B	16	0	21	0	0	2
1982	MON	OF	33	29	44	0	3	0
1983	MON	1B	47	3	88	7	1	9
1983	MON	OF	51	38	84	3	2	1
1984	MON	1B	50	49	427	49	3	43
1984	MON	OF	6	5	4	1	0	0
1985	MON	1B	57	37	382	35	5	32
1985	MON	3B	1	0	0	3	0	0
1985	MON	OF	28	24	49	2	1	0
1986	CHN	1B	23	10	98	7	0	9
1986	CHN	OF	30	6	25	0	0	0
1987	CIN	1B	57	41	373	45	2	38
1987	CIN	OF	8	1	4	0	0	0
1988	CLE	1B	5	4	40	3	1	3
1988	CLE	OF	5	5	7	2	0	0
1989	ML4	1B	46	32	320	25	4	32
1989	ML4	OF	16	5	19	1	0	0
1989	ML4	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
1990	ML4	1B	2	0	6	0	0	1