Frank Manush

Born: 9/18/1883 in Tuscumbia, AL, USA

Died: 1/5/1965 in Laguna Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-08-31 | Final Game: 1908-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Frank Henry Benjamin Manush

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Biography

Frank Manush, born in 1883, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from 1908 to 1908. As a position player, Manush made his mark in the early years of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by a burgeoning professional sport that was still developing its distinct identity. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 23 games, accumulating 12 hits and finishing with a batting average of .156. Although he did not record any home runs or RBIs, he managed to swipe 2 bases, showcasing a bit of speed on the basepaths. While his time in the majors was short-lived, Manush's presence in the game during this era highlights the challenges and competition faced by players of his time. The early 1900s were marked by the game's transition from the deadball era, where strategic play and speed were crucial, to a more modern style of baseball. Though his statistical contributions may not stand out in the annals of baseball history, Frank Manush remains a part of the rich tapestry that chronicles the evolution of the sport. His journey reflects the experiences of many players during a formative period in the game, when the foundations for future legends were being laid.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
23	77	6	12	2	1	0	0	2	2	12	0.156	0.188	0.208	0.395	-396.6

Career AVG .156 vs. league average .241 across their career seasons — 35.2% below league average.

Career OBP .188 vs. league average .298 across their career seasons — 37.2% below league average.

Career SLG .208 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 32.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.395 vs. league average 0.605 across their career seasons — 34.7% 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
1908	PHA	AL	23	77	6	12	2	1	0	0	2	2	12	0.156	.240 (-35%)	.298 (-37%)	.306 (-32%)	.605 (-35%)	-396.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	2	1	1	0	2	1
3B	20	19	27	29	4	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1908	PHA	2B	2	1	1	0	2	1
1908	PHA	3B	20	19	27	29	4	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	2
Third Base	20