Frank McElyea

Born: 8/4/1918 in Hawthorne Township, IL, USA

Died: 4/19/1987 in Evansville, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-09-10 | Final Game: 1942-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 221 lbs

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Biography

Frank McElyea was a professional baseball player born in 1918, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the 1942 season. He played as a position player, appearing in a total of 7 games. Despite the challenges of making a mark in the majors, McElyea's time on the field coincided with a notable period in baseball history, as World War II was affecting the sport and leading to a depletion of player rosters across the league. Throughout his career, McElyea faced the difficulty of competing against a backdrop of heightened competition and limited opportunities. He finished his major league career with a batting average of 0.0, as he did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs during his time in the big leagues. Although his statistical contributions were minimal, McElyea's journey reflects the experiences of many players of his era who sought to excel in a challenging environment. His legacy serves as a reminder of the dedication and passion that drives individuals to pursue professional baseball, even in the face of adversity.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	4	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.673 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1942	BSN	NL	7	4	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1	0	2	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1942	BSN	OF	1	0	2	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	1