Frank McCormick, baseball player, 128 home runs, 1934-1948

Frank McCormick

Born: 6/9/1911 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 11/21/1982 in Manhasset, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-09-11 | Final Game: 1948-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Frank Andrew McCormick

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Biography

Frank McCormick was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1934 to 1948. Born in 1911, McCormick made a significant impact on the game during a period that bridged the Great Depression and the post-war era. Over his 14-year career, he played in 1,534 games, amassing 1,711 hits, 128 home runs, and 951 RBIs, while finishing with an impressive batting average of .299. Known for his solid offensive capabilities, McCormick also demonstrated speed on the bases, recording 27 stolen bases throughout his career. A nine-time All-Star, McCormick's contributions to the game extended beyond mere statistics. He was awarded the TSN Guide MVP, a testament to his value to his team and the league. His ability to perform consistently at a high level during a transformative time in baseball history, which included the integration of players and changes in the style of play, solidified his legacy as a key figure of his era. McCormick's blend of power and contact hitting, along with his durability, made him a respected player in the league and a lasting figure in the annals of baseball history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
11.0 11.0 1.0 6.0 0 0 0 3.0 0 0 0 0.545 0.545 0.545 1.090

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1945 11.0 11.0 1.0 6.0 0 0 0 3.0 0 0 0 0.545 0.545 0.545 1.090

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1534 5723 722 1711 334 26 128 951 27 399 189 0.299 0.348 0.434 0.781 11634.3

Career AVG .299 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — +12.8% above league average.

Career OBP .348 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .434 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — +16.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.781 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — +10.3% 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
1934 CIN NL 12 16 1 5 2 1 0 5 0 0 1 0.312 — — — — 0.0
1937 CIN NL 24 83 5 27 5 0 0 9 1 2 4 0.325 .276 (+18%) .342 (avg) .398 (-3%) .740 (-2%) -37.0
1938 CIN NL 151 640 89 209 40 4 5 106 1 18 17 0.327 .272 (+20%) .341 (+2%) .392 (+8%) .734 (+5%) 513.8
1939 CIN NL 156 630 99 209 41 4 18 128 1 40 16 0.332 .274 (+21%) .342 (+9%) .393 (+26%) .735 (+18%) 2251.1
1940 CIN NL 155 618 93 191 44 3 19 127 2 52 26 0.309 .267 (+16%) .335 (+10%) .387 (+24%) .722 (+18%) 2168.2
1941 CIN NL 154 603 77 162 31 5 17 97 2 40 13 0.269 .262 (+2%) .332 (-4%) .373 (+13%) .705 (+5%) 399.3
1942 CIN NL 145 564 58 156 24 0 13 89 1 45 18 0.277 .253 (+9%) .323 (+3%) .349 (+11%) .672 (+7%) 718.0
1943 CIN NL 126 472 56 143 28 0 8 56 2 29 15 0.303 .255 (+18%) .324 (+6%) .346 (+19%) .671 (+13%) 1015.4
1944 CIN NL 153 581 85 177 37 3 20 102 7 57 17 0.305 .261 (+17%) .325 (+14%) .357 (+35%) .683 (+25%) 2787.2
1945 CIN NL 152 580 68 160 33 0 10 81 6 56 22 0.276 .260 (+6%) .328 (+5%) .354 (+8%) .683 (+7%) 799.2
1946 PHI NL 135 504 46 143 20 2 11 66 2 36 21 0.284 .256 (+10%) .328 (+1%) .358 (+11%) .687 (+6%) 504.0
1947 PHI NL 15 40 7 9 2 0 1 8 0 3 2 0.225 — — — — 0.0
1947 BSN NL 81 212 24 75 18 2 2 43 2 11 8 0.354 .262 (+35%) .336 (+15%) .376 (+29%) .712 (+22%) 0.0
1948 BSN NL 75 180 14 45 9 2 4 34 0 10 9 0.250 .263 (-5%) .340 (-15%) .379 (+3%) .719 (-6%) -263.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
14 48 3 13 2 0 0 1 1 4 0.271

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1948 WS BSN 3 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200
1940 WS CIN 7 28 2 6 1 0 0 0 1 1 0.214
1939 WS CIN 4 15 1 6 1 0 0 1 0 1 0.400

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1448 0 13798 1001 78 1221
2B 4 0 4 2 1 0
OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1934 CIN 1B 2 0 16 0 1 1
1937 CIN 1B 20 0 194 16 0 20
1937 CIN 2B 4 0 4 2 1 0
1937 CIN OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1938 CIN 1B 151 0 1441 95 7 127
1939 CIN 1B 156 0 1518 100 7 153
1940 CIN 1B 155 0 1587 98 8 146
1941 CIN 1B 154 0 1464 92 8 130
1942 CIN 1B 144 0 1403 101 10 132
1943 CIN 1B 120 0 1156 85 6 116
1944 CIN 1B 153 0 1508 135 13 130
1945 CIN 1B 151 0 1469 118 9 104
1946 PHI 1B 134 0 1185 98 1 92
1947 PHI 1B 12 0 86 4 1 9
1947 BSN 1B 46 0 428 26 2 31
1948 BSN 1B 50 0 343 33 5 30

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1448
Second Base 4
Right Field 1

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1943 Baseball Magazine All-Star 1B
1940 Most Valuable Player
1940 TSN All-Star 1B
1940 TSN Guide MVP
1939 Baseball Magazine All-Star 1B
1938 Baseball Magazine All-Star 1B

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1946 Most Valuable Player NL 34th 2.0 336 0
1945 Most Valuable Player NL 24th 6.0 336 0
1944 Most Valuable Player NL 13th 32.0 336 0
1943 Most Valuable Player NL 9th 26.0 336 0
1942 Most Valuable Player NL 27th 4.0 336 0
1940 Most Valuable Player NL 1st 274.0 336 16
1939 Most Valuable Player NL 4th 159.0 336 2
1938 Most Valuable Player NL 5th 130.0 336 0