Frank Luce

Born: 12/6/1896 in Spencer, OH, USA

Died: 2/3/1942 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-09-17 | Final Game: 1923-10-07

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Frank Edward Luce

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Biography

Frank Luce, born in 1896, made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief but noteworthy career that spanned from September 17 to October 7, 1923. As a position player, Luce participated in a total of 9 games, showcasing his talents primarily as a batter. He recorded 6 hits in his limited appearances, resulting in an impressive batting average of 0.5. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his team's offense with 3 RBIs and demonstrated his speed on the base paths by successfully stealing 2 bases. Luce's career unfolded during a time when baseball was beginning to embrace a more dynamic style of play, transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. Despite the brevity of his career, Luce's performance in those 9 games reflected his potential and the excitement of a burgeoning era in baseball. His contributions, while modest in the grand scope of the sport, are a testament to the many players who have briefly shone in the major leagues, adding depth and character to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	12	2	6	0	0	0	3	2	2	2	0.500	0.571	0.500	1.071	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — +76.7% above league average.

Career OBP .571 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — +65.8% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — +28.2% above league average.

Career OPS 1.071 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — +45.8% above 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
1923	PIT	NL	9	12	2	6	0	0	0	3	2	2	2	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	5	0	4	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1923	PIT	OF	5	0	4	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	4
Right Field	1