Fran Healy

Born: 9/6/1946 in Holyoke, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-09-03 | Final Game: 1978-04-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Francis Xavier Healy

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Biography

Fran Healy was a notable position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1969 to 1978. Born in 1946, Healy played in a total of 470 games, amassing 332 hits and compiling a batting average of .250. His offensive contributions included 20 home runs and 141 runs batted in (RBIs), along with 30 stolen bases, demonstrating both power and speed on the basepaths. Healy's playing career coincided with a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving in terms of athleticism and strategy. While he may not have been a household name, Healy's versatility and consistent performance contributed to the teams he played for, particularly during his time with the New York Yankees and the Kansas City Royals. His ability to adapt to various roles on the field showcased his commitment to the game and his teams, leaving a lasting impact on the players and fans who followed his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
470	1326	145	332	60	6	20	141	30	154	242	0.250	0.329	0.350	0.679	-32.4

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .329 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .350 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.679 vs. league average 0.695 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
1969	KCR	AL	6	10	0	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0
1971	SFG	NL	47	93	10	26	3	0	2	11	1	15	24	0.280	.249 (+12%)	.316 (+20%)	.365 (+3%)	.682 (+11%)	227.1
1972	SFG	NL	45	99	12	15	4	0	1	8	0	13	24	0.152	.243 (-38%)	.310 (-17%)	.353 (-37%)	.664 (-28%)	-417.1
1973	KCR	AL	95	279	25	77	15	2	6	34	3	31	56	0.276	.256 (+7%)	.325 (+7%)	.378 (+8%)	.703 (+8%)	410.8
1974	KCR	AL	139	445	59	112	24	2	9	53	16	62	73	0.252	.256 (-2%)	.324 (+6%)	.369 (+2%)	.693 (+4%)	425.0
1975	KCR	AL	56	188	17	48	5	2	2	18	4	14	19	0.255	.257 (-1%)	.327 (-6%)	.374 (-10%)	.701 (-8%)	-278.0
1976	KCR	AL	8	24	2	3	0	0	0	1	2	4	10	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1976	NYY	AL	46	120	10	32	3	0	0	9	3	9	17	0.267	.255 (+4%)	.320 (-1%)	.360 (-19%)	.681 (-11%)	0.0
1977	NYY	AL	27	67	10	15	5	0	0	7	1	6	13	0.224	.264 (-15%)	.329 (-13%)	.401 (-26%)	.730 (-20%)	-219.2
1978	NYY	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	415	363	1833	177	41	13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1969	KCA	C	5	3	16	1	0	0
1971	SFN	C	22	20	104	8	4	1
1972	SFN	C	43	30	174	21	1	3
1973	KCA	C	92	87	429	43	10	3
1974	KCA	C	138	129	620	64	16	4
1975	KCA	C	51	49	258	17	5	2
1976	KCA	C	6	6	30	5	0	0
1976	NYA	C	31	23	104	15	2	0
1977	NYA	C	26	16	98	3	3	0
1978	NYA	C	1	0	0	0	0	0