Frank Hemphill

Born: 5/13/1878 in Greenville, MI, USA

Died: 11/16/1950 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-04-17 | Final Game: 1909-06-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Frank Vernon Hemphill

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Biography

Frank Hemphill was a professional baseball player born in 1878, who played in the early 20th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused game. Hemphill's career spanned from April 17, 1906, to June 23, 1909, during which he appeared in 14 Major League games. He played primarily as a position player, contributing modestly to his teams with a total of 3 hits and a batting average of .07. Despite his limited playing time, Hemphill's presence in the major leagues during this era reflects the broader changes occurring in baseball, as teams began to explore different styles of play and strategies. He recorded 2 RBIs and successfully stole 1 base, showcasing his speed on the basepaths, even if his overall offensive contributions were minimal. While Hemphill's statistics may not place him among the game's greats, his involvement in the sport during a formative time in baseball history is noteworthy.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
14	43	0	3	0	0	0	2	1	9	6	0.070	0.259	0.070	0.329	-199.7

Career AVG .070 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 71.6% below league average.

Career OBP .259 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.

Career SLG .070 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 77.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.329 vs. league average 0.621 across their career seasons — 47.0% 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
1906	CHW	AL	13	40	0	3	0	0	0	2	1	9	5	0.075	—	—	—	—	-199.7
1909	WSN	AL	1	3	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
OF	14	13	33	1	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1906	CHA	OF	13	12	31	1	1	0
1909	WS1	OF	1	1	2	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	14
Center Field	1