Frank Fuller, baseball player, 1915-1923

Frank Fuller

Born: 1/1/1894 in Detroit, MI, USA

Died: 10/29/1965 in Warren, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-04-14 | Final Game: 1923-10-07

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Frank Edward Fuller

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Biography

Frank Fuller was a professional baseball player born in 1894, who made his mark in the Major Leagues between 1915 and 1923. Primarily serving as a position player, Fuller played in a total of 40 games throughout his career. While his offensive statistics reflected the challenges of breaking into the league during a competitive era, he recorded 11 hits and finished with a batting average of .175. Despite not hitting any home runs, he contributed to his teams with 3 RBIs and showcased his speed on the base paths, accumulating 6 stolen bases. Fuller's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to evolve from the deadball era toward a more offensive-minded approach. Though he may not have achieved the same level of recognition as some of his contemporaries, his experiences in the league reflect the hard work and determination of many players striving to establish themselves during that time. His journey through the early years of professional baseball adds a unique chapter to the rich tapestry of the game's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
40 63 11 11 0 0 0 3 6 11 12 0.175 0.297 0.175 0.472 0.0

Career AVG .175 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 33.1% below league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.

Career SLG .175 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 50.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.472 vs. league average 0.677 across their career seasons — 30.3% 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
1915 DET AL 14 32 6 5 0 0 0 2 2 9 7 0.156 — — — — 0.0
1916 DET AL 20 10 2 1 0 0 0 1 3 1 4 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1923 BOS AL 6 21 3 5 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0.238 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 23 0 31 45 5 5
SS 2 0 1 2 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1915 DET 2B 9 0 7 18 1 1
1915 DET SS 1 0 1 2 1 0
1916 DET 2B 8 0 4 7 2 2
1916 DET SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1923 BOS 2B 6 0 20 20 2 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 23
Shortstop 3