Frank House

Born: 2/18/1930 in Bessemer, AL, USA

Died: 3/13/2005 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-07-21 | Final Game: 1961-09-25

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Henry Franklin House

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Biography

Frank House was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1950 to 1961. Born in 1930, House emerged as a notable position player in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by a transition in the game, as teams began to emphasize power hitting and strategic play. He played in a total of 653 games, where he recorded 494 hits, 47 home runs, and 235 runs batted in, culminating in a career batting average of .248. His contributions to his teams were marked not only by his offensive output but also by his ability to perform in high-pressure situations, making him a reliable figure in the lineup. House was known for his versatility on the field, which allowed him to adapt to various roles as needed by his team. Throughout his career, he showcased his speed on the base paths, accumulating a total of 6 stolen bases. His playing style reflected the evolving nature of baseball during the 1950s, as the sport began to embrace a more dynamic approach. Although not one of the most celebrated players of his time, Frank House's dedication and performance left a lasting impact on the teams he represented, and he remains a respected figure in the history of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
653	1994	202	494	64	11	47	235	6	151	147	0.248	0.302	0.362	0.663	-2988.2

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career SLG .362 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.663 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 8.4% 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
1950	DET	AL	5	5	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0
1951	DET	AL	18	41	3	9	2	0	1	4	1	6	2	0.220	—	—	—	—	0.0
1954	DET	AL	114	352	35	88	12	1	9	38	2	31	34	0.250	.261 (-4%)	.333 (-8%)	.390 (-6%)	.723 (-7%)	-543.2
1955	DET	AL	102	328	37	85	11	1	15	53	0	22	25	0.259	.258 (avg)	.332 (-7%)	.393 (+11%)	.726 (+2%)	53.2
1956	DET	AL	94	321	44	77	6	2	10	44	1	21	19	0.240	.258 (-7%)	.331 (-12%)	.397 (-8%)	.728 (-10%)	-672.6
1957	DET	AL	106	348	31	90	9	0	7	36	1	35	26	0.259	.257 (avg)	.323 (+1%)	.391 (-12%)	.715 (-6%)	-303.9
1958	KC1	AL	76	202	16	51	6	3	4	24	1	12	13	0.252	.257 (-2%)	.324 (-9%)	.394 (-6%)	.719 (-7%)	-317.3
1959	KC1	AL	98	347	32	82	14	3	1	30	0	20	23	0.236	.256 (-8%)	.323 (-13%)	.392 (-23%)	.715 (-18%)	-1204.4
1960	CIN	NL	23	28	0	5	2	0	0	3	0	0	2	0.179	—	—	—	—	0.0
1961	DET	AL	17	22	3	5	1	1	0	3	0	4	2	0.227	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	580	509	2642	258	34	38

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1950	DET	C	5	0	4	1	0	0
1951	DET	C	18	0	56	11	3	1
1954	DET	C	107	99	434	56	4	7
1955	DET	C	93	87	423	35	6	5
1956	DET	C	88	78	450	33	7	8
1957	DET	C	97	95	535	54	2	5
1958	KC1	C	55	52	236	22	2	4
1959	KC1	C	95	92	447	43	9	7
1960	CIN	C	8	1	21	2	0	1
1961	DET	C	14	5	36	1	1	0