Frank Gilmore, baseball player, 1886-1888

Frank Gilmore

Born: 4/27/1864 in Webster, MA, USA

Died: 7/21/1929 in Hartford, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1886-09-11 | Final Game: 1888-07-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 164 lbs

Full name: Franklin T. Gilmore

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Biography

Frank Gilmore was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1864, whose career spanned from 1886 to 1888. During his tenure in the Major Leagues, he played in a time when the game was evolving, moving away from the deadball era towards a more offensive-oriented style. Gilmore's career record stood at 12 wins and 33 losses, with a earned run average (ERA) of 4.26. He showcased his pitching skills with a total of 212 strikeouts, demonstrating the ability to miss bats and control the game on the mound. Though Gilmore did not achieve the level of fame as some of his contemporaries, he contributed to the growing popularity of baseball as it transitioned into the modern era. His career, while brief, reflected the challenges and competitiveness of the late 19th century baseball landscape, where many players faced significant obstacles in their pursuit of success. Gilmore's legacy lies in his participation in the formative years of professional baseball, helping to pave the way for future generations of pitchers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
12 33 49 47 46 2 0 405.3 435 192 14 143 212 4.26 0

Career ERA 4.26 vs. league average 3.49 across their career seasons — 22.2% worse 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
1886 WS8 NL 4 4 9 9 9 1 0 75.0 57 21 22 75 2.52 3.37 (+25%) 1658.3
1887 WS8 NL 7 20 28 27 27 1 0 234.7 247 101 92 114 3.87 4.17 (+7%) 849.7
1888 WS8 NL 1 9 12 11 10 0 0 95.7 131 70 29 23 6.59 2.95 (-124%) -2029.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
50 163 6 7 0 0 0 3 2 9 78 0.043 0.098 0.043 0.141 -1087.7

Career AVG .043 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 83.0% below league average.

Career OBP .098 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 68.1% below league average.

Career SLG .043 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 87.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.141 vs. league average 0.650 across their career seasons — 78.3% 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
1886 WS8 NL 9 29 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 12 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1887 WS8 NL 28 93 4 6 0 0 0 1 2 7 46 0.065 .270 (-76%) .331 (-58%) .373 (-83%) .705 (-71%) -1087.7
1888 WS8 NL 13 41 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 20 0.024 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 1 0 2 0 0 0
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 49 0 7 48 6 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1886 WS8 P 9 0 2 8 0 0
1887 WS8 P 28 0 3 28 2 0
1888 WS8 C 1 0 2 0 0 0
1888 WS8 OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1888 WS8 P 12 0 2 12 4 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 49
Catcher 1
Right Field 1