Moe Franklin, baseball player, 1941-1942

Moe Franklin

Born: 4/1/1914 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 3/16/1978 in Harbor City, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-08-12 | Final Game: 1942-09-06

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

Full name: Murray Asher Franklin

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Biography

Moe Franklin, born in 1914, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 1940s. He played as a position player primarily during his brief career from 1941 to 1942. Franklin participated in a total of 61 games, where he showcased his skills at the plate with a batting average of .262. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 43 hits, including 2 home runs and 16 RBIs, reflecting his ability to contribute offensively during his time in the league. Franklin's playing career unfolded against the backdrop of World War II, a period that significantly impacted Major League Baseball as many players enlisted or were drafted into military service. Despite the challenges of the era, Franklin’s performance was a testament to the talent that emerged during a time of uncertainty. While he did not achieve the longevity some players enjoyed, his contributions to the game during his limited time on the field remain part of baseball history. Franklin's journey is a reflection of the era's unique circumstances, and his story contributes to the rich tapestry of the sport's past.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
61 164 25 43 8 0 2 16 0 9 7 0.262 0.309 0.348 0.656 -130.1

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career SLG .348 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.656 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — near 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
1941 DET AL 13 10 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1942 DET AL 48 154 24 40 7 0 2 16 0 7 5 0.260 .253 (+3%) .323 (-7%) .349 (-2%) .672 (-4%) -130.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 7 0 15 13 1 3
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 36 0 68 81 6 15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1941 DET 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1941 DET SS 4 0 1 2 1 1
1942 DET 2B 7 0 15 13 1 3
1942 DET SS 32 0 67 79 5 14

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 7
Third Base 1
Shortstop 36

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign IL 1935, 1936, 1937