Frank McCrea

Born: 9/6/1896 in Jersey City, NJ, USA

Died: 2/25/1981 in Dover, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-09-26 | Final Game: 1925-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Francis William McCrea

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Biography

Frank McCrea, born in 1896, had a brief but notable presence in Major League Baseball during the 1925 season. He played as a position player and made a singular appearance in a game on September 26, 1925. Throughout his short-lived career, McCrea recorded 1 hit in 5 at-bats, culminating in a batting average of 0.2. His performance, while limited, positioned him within the historical tapestry of the league during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensively driven styles of later decades. Although McCrea did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his involvement in the major leagues reflects the opportunities and challenges faced by players in the 1920s. This period was characterized by a growing fan base and the increasing commercialization of baseball, setting the stage for future legends. McCrea's legacy, while modest, underscores the many players who contributed to the rich history of the sport, even if only for a fleeting moment on the diamond.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	5	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.200	0.200	0.200	0.400	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — 30.6% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 42.8% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 50.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 47.1% 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
1925	CLE	AL	1	5	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	1	0	4	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1925	CLE	C	1	0	4	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	1