Frank Hafner

Born: 8/14/1867 in Hannibal, MO, USA

Died: 3/2/1957 in Hannibal, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1888-05-05 | Final Game: 1888-05-16

Bats: R | Throws: R

Full name: Francis R. Hafner

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Biography

Frank Hafner was a professional baseball player active in the late 19th century, specifically during the brief span of his career from May 5 to May 16, 1888. Born in 1867, Hafner played as a position player during a time when baseball was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the rough-and-tumble style of the deadball era to the more organized game that would define the sport in the years to come. His career in Major League Baseball was short-lived, consisting of just two games in which he unfortunately did not record any hits, runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. Despite the limited statistical impact he made during his time in the league, Hafner's involvement in the early days of professional baseball is noteworthy. The late 1800s were a formative period for baseball, and players like Hafner contributed to the initial growth and popularity of the sport. While his playing career may not have left a lasting mark on the record books, it is a reminder of the countless players who participated in the game's early history, each playing a role in shaping the beloved sport we know today.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	2	2	2	0	0	18.0	24	14	2	16	5	7.00	0

Career ERA 7.00 vs. league average 2.95 across their career seasons — 137.6% 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
1888	KC2	AA	0	2	2	2	2	0	0	18.0	24	14	16	5	7.00	2.95 (-138%)	-1518.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	0.000	0.143	0.000	0.143	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .239 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .291 across their career seasons — 50.9% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.143 vs. league average 0.611 across their career seasons — 76.6% 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
1888	KC2	AA	2	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	0	2	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1888	KC2	P	2	0	2	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2