Frank McCarton

Born: 10/6/1854 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 6/17/1907 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1872-04-26 | Final Game: 1872-08-05

Full name: Francis McCarton

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Biography

Frank McCarton, born in 1854, was a notable position player who made his mark in the early days of professional baseball. Active for a brief period from 1872 until August 5 of the same year, McCarton played in 19 games, showcasing his batting prowess with a career batting average of .305. During this short stint, he recorded 25 hits and drove in 12 runs, demonstrating his ability to contribute offensively despite the limited number of games. While McCarton did not hit any home runs and finished with no stolen bases, his performance at the plate was significant for a player in the early stages of the game, a time when baseball was still evolving into its modern form. Playing in an era characterized by its emphasis on contact hitting and strategic play, McCarton's contributions reflected the skills valued in the 19th century. Though his career was brief, he remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing the foundational years of America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
19 82 19 25 5 0 0 12 0 3 4 0.305 0.329 0.366 0.695 106.4

Career AVG .305 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — +6.9% above league average.

Career OBP .329 vs. league average .297 across their career seasons — +10.9% above league average.

Career SLG .366 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — +5.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.695 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — +7.8% 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
1872 MID 19 82 19 25 5 0 0 12 0 3 4 0.305 .285 (+7%) .296 (+11%) .347 (+5%) .644 (+8%) 106.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 19 16 25 1 9 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1872 MID OF 19 16 25 1 9 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 15
Right Field 1