Frank Genins, baseball player, 1892-1901

Frank Genins

Born: 11/2/1866 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 9/30/1922 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1892-05-11 | Final Game: 1901-05-23

Throws: R

Full name: C. Frank Genins

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Biography

Frank Genins, born in 1866, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1892 to 1901. Playing primarily as a position player, Genins participated in 149 games during his career, where he accumulated 116 hits and posted a batting average of .226. Known for his speed on the bases, he recorded 32 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposing pitchers and defenses. Throughout his time in the league, he also contributed 44 RBIs and hit 2 home runs, reflecting his role as a solid, if not prolific, contributor to his teams’ offensive efforts. Genins played during an era of baseball that was characterized by a transition from the deadball style of play to a more modern game. His career spanned the late 19th century, a time when baseball was evolving rapidly, and players like Genins were crucial in setting the stage for future generations. While he may not have achieved the fame of some of his contemporaries, his contributions on the field and his presence during this transformative period in baseball history remain significant.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
149 514 75 116 18 0 2 44 32 43 40 0.226 0.288 0.272 0.560 -1580.1

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.

Career OBP .288 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.

Career SLG .272 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 24.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.560 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 19.3% 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
1892 STL NL 1 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1892 CIN NL 35 110 12 20 4 0 0 7 7 12 12 0.182 .244 (-26%) .316 (-17%) .327 (-33%) .644 (-25%) 0.0
1892 STL NL 14 47 5 8 1 0 0 4 3 1 10 0.170 — — — — 0.0
1895 PIT NL 73 252 43 63 8 0 2 24 19 22 14 0.250 .296 (-16%) .361 (-13%) .399 (-24%) .761 (-18%) -872.0
1901 CLE AL 26 101 15 23 5 0 0 9 3 8 3 0.228 .271 (-16%) .326 (-13%) .359 (-23%) .686 (-18%) -287.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 13 0 0 1
2B 16 0 26 36 9 1
3B 20 0 32 53 13 6
OF 70 0 135 6 10 1
SS 39 0 73 120 32 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1892 SLN OF 1 0 0 0 1 0
1892 CIN 3B 4 0 7 10 4 2
1892 CIN OF 14 0 22 2 1 0
1892 CIN SS 17 0 34 66 11 7
1892 SLN SS 14 0 29 35 14 5
1895 PIT 1B 2 0 13 0 0 1
1895 PIT 2B 16 0 26 36 9 1
1895 PIT 3B 16 0 25 43 9 4
1895 PIT OF 29 0 53 1 4 0
1895 PIT SS 8 0 10 19 7 1
1901 CLE OF 26 0 60 3 4 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Second Base 16
Third Base 20
Shortstop 39
Left Field 21
Center Field 36
Right Field 13