Frank Kellert, baseball player, 1953-1956

Frank Kellert

Born: 7/6/1924 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA

Died: 11/19/1976 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-04-18 | Final Game: 1956-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Frank William Kellert

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Biography

Frank Kellert was a professional baseball player born in 1924, who played as a position player during his career from 1953 to 1956. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was characterized by a blend of both power hitters and skilled contact players. Over the course of his career, Kellert appeared in 122 games, showcasing his abilities primarily with the bat. He recorded 57 hits, including 8 home runs, and drove in 37 runs, finishing with a batting average of .231. Despite the challenges of the era, which included the transition into a more offensive-minded game, Kellert contributed solidly to his teams. Kellert’s playing style reflected the characteristics of many players of his time, balancing power and contact while demonstrating an ability to drive in runs when needed. His career, though shorter than many, was marked by notable moments that contributed to the teams he played for. As a player in the mid-1950s, he was part of a dynamic period in baseball history that saw the emergence of new talent and the increasing popularity of the sport across America. While he may not be remembered as one of the game's greats, Kellert's contributions on the field remain a part of baseball's rich tapestry.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
122 247 25 57 9 3 8 37 0 26 36 0.231 0.301 0.389 0.689 -126.1

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career SLG .389 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.689 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 5.3% 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
1953 SLA AL 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1954 BAL AL 10 34 3 7 2 0 0 1 0 5 4 0.206 — — — — 0.0
1955 BRO NL 39 80 12 26 4 2 4 19 0 9 10 0.325 .258 (+26%) .332 (+16%) .393 (+46%) .726 (+32%) 412.0
1956 CHC NL 71 129 10 24 3 1 4 17 0 12 22 0.186 .258 (-28%) .331 (-23%) .397 (-20%) .728 (-22%) -538.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1955 WS BRO 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 59 51 450 38 5 37

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1953 SLA 1B 1 0 8 0 0 0
1954 BAL 1B 9 9 74 2 0 6
1955 BRO 1B 22 17 159 12 3 9
1956 CHN 1B 27 25 209 24 2 22

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 59

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Oklahoma State University Stillwater OK 1947, 1948, 1949