Frank Martin, baseball player, 1897-1899

Frank Martin

Born: 7/29/1878 in Denver, CO, USA

Died: 9/2/1942 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1897-06-30 | Final Game: 1899-09-25

Height: 5'8"

Full name: Frank Joseph Martin

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Biography

Frank Martin was a professional baseball player born in 1878, who played during the late 19th century, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. Active from 1897 until his final game on September 25, 1899, Martin's career spanned just a few years, during which he appeared in a total of 20 games. As a position player, he showcased a solid batting skill set, finishing his career with a batting average of .242, accumulating 16 hits and driving in 1 run. Although he did not hit any home runs and recorded zero stolen bases, Martin's contributions to his teams during his brief career reflected the gritty and competitive nature of the era. His time in the league coincided with significant changes in baseball, including the introduction of new playing styles and strategies that would shape the future of the game. Martin's performance, though limited, offered a glimpse into the evolving landscape of professional baseball at the turn of the century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
20 66 6 16 2 0 0 1 0 2 15 0.242 0.275 0.273 0.548 -143.8

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career OBP .275 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 25.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.548 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 22.8% 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
1897 LS3 NL 2 8 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1898 CHC NL 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1899 NY1 NL 17 54 5 14 2 0 0 1 0 2 10 0.259 .282 (-8%) .343 (-13%) .366 (-19%) .710 (-16%) -143.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 3 0 9 11 3 0
3B 17 0 24 37 13 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1897 LS3 2B 2 0 4 9 3 0
1898 CHN 2B 1 0 5 2 0 0
1899 NY1 3B 17 0 24 37 13 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 3
Third Base 17