Frank Jude, baseball player, 1906-1906

Frank Jude

Born: 11/11/1884 in Libby, MN, USA

Died: 5/4/1961 in Brownsville, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-07-09 | Final Game: 1906-10-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 150 lbs

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Biography

Frank Jude, born in 1884, was a professional baseball player who had a brief but notable career in the early 20th century. Active from 1906 to 1909, Jude played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 80 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. He was known for his tenacity on the field and contributed to his teams with a batting average of .208, accumulating 64 hits, 31 RBIs, and a single home run. Additionally, Jude showcased his speed on the bases, recording 7 stolen bases during his career. Jude's playing years fell within a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was transitioning from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. While his individual statistics may not have placed him among the game's elite, Jude's presence in the league during these formative years contributed to the evolving narrative of baseball, where players began to embrace more aggressive offensive strategies. His commitment and performance, though modest in statistical terms, reflect the spirit of an era that laid the groundwork for future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
80 308 31 64 6 4 1 31 7 16 35 0.208 0.261 0.263 0.524 -817.8

Career AVG .208 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.

Career OBP .261 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 15.2% below league average.

Career SLG .263 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.524 vs. league average 0.623 across their career seasons — 15.9% 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 CIN NL 80 308 31 64 6 4 1 31 7 16 35 0.208 .247 (-16%) .307 (-15%) .315 (-17%) .622 (-16%) -817.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 80 80 95 14 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1906 CIN OF 80 80 95 14 4 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 80

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Carlisle Indian Industrial School Carlisle PA 1903, 1904, 1905