Frankie Kelleher, baseball player, 1942-1943

Frankie Kelleher

Born: 8/22/1916 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 4/13/1979 in Stockton, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-07-18 | Final Game: 1943-06-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Francis Eugene Kelleher

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Biography

Frankie Kelleher was a professional baseball player born in 1916, who played as a position player during a brief career that spanned from July 18, 1942, to June 14, 1943. Kelleher made his mark in Major League Baseball during a tumultuous time in American history, as World War II significantly impacted the sport and led to a shortage of players. He appeared in 47 games, where he showcased his skills on the field, contributing 20 hits and driving in 12 runs. Despite his limited time in the majors, Kelleher demonstrated power with three home runs, although he finished his career with a batting average of .167. Known for his dedication and tenacity, Kelleher’s career occurred during an era where many players were drafted into military service, making his contributions to the game notable. While his statistics may not reflect an extensive career, Kelleher's participation during such a pivotal time in baseball history remains a part of the sport's rich tapestry.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
4.0 4.0 2.0 3.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.750 0.750 1.000 1.750

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1944 4.0 4.0 2.0 3.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.750 0.750 1.000 1.750

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
47 120 14 20 3 1 3 12 0 18 20 0.167 0.275 0.283 0.559 -198.7

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 34.6% below league average.

Career OBP .275 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career SLG .283 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.559 vs. league average 0.672 across their career seasons — 16.9% 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
1942 CIN NL 38 110 13 20 3 1 3 12 0 16 20 0.182 .253 (-28%) .323 (-12%) .349 (-12%) .672 (-12%) -198.7
1943 CIN NL 9 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 31 0 69 1 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1942 CIN OF 30 0 67 1 1 1
1943 CIN OF 1 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 30
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
St. Mary's College of California Moraga CA 1936