Mike Frank, baseball player, 1998-1998

Mike Frank

Born: 1/14/1974 in Pomona, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-06-19 | Final Game: 1998-07-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Stephen Michael Frank

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Biography

Mike Frank, born in 1974, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1998 to 2006. Primarily known for his role as a position player, Frank made a brief but notable impact in Major League Baseball, participating in a total of 28 games. Throughout his time on the field, he recorded 20 hits, contributing 7 runs batted in with a batting average of .225. Despite not showcasing power with home runs or speed with stolen bases, Frank's dedication and skill allowed him to carve out a place in the competitive landscape of baseball during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Playing in an era marked by significant changes in the game, including the rise of offensive power and the introduction of advanced analytics, Frank's career may have been short, but he represented the hard-working spirit of many athletes striving for success in the sport. His time in the major leagues served as a testament to the perseverance required to compete at the highest level, even if only for a limited period. After his playing days, Frank transitioned away from the field, leaving behind a legacy that reflects both the challenges and triumphs of a career in professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
28 89 14 20 6 0 0 7 0 7 12 0.225 0.278 0.292 0.570 -387.9

Career AVG .225 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.

Career OBP .278 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.

Career SLG .292 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 30.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.570 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 24.5% 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
1998 CIN NL 28 89 14 20 6 0 0 7 0 7 12 0.225 .266 (-16%) .335 (-17%) .420 (-30%) .755 (-24%) -387.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 28 20 60 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 CIN OF 28 20 60 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1
Center Field 25
Right Field 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Santa Clara University Santa Clara CA 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997