Frank McGowan

Born: 11/8/1901 in Branford, CT, USA

Died: 5/6/1982 in Hamden, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-04-12 | Final Game: 1937-05-13

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Frank Bernard McGowan

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Biography

Frank McGowan, born in 1901, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who had a career spanning from 1922 to 1937. Over the course of 375 games, McGowan established himself as a consistent hitter, amassing 316 hits and maintaining a batting average of .262. His offensive contributions included 108 runs batted in and 6 home runs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs when it mattered most. In addition to his hitting prowess, McGowan demonstrated speed on the base paths, recording 17 stolen bases throughout his career. Playing during a transitional period in baseball, McGowan's career unfolded in the years leading up to World War II, a time when the game was beginning to evolve with the involvement of new strategies and styles of play. While not a household name, McGowan's contributions to the teams he played for were significant, and his legacy is a reminder of the many players who helped shape the game in the early 20th century. His career remains a testament to the dedication and skill required to compete at the highest levels of baseball during a time of significant change in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
375	1208	174	316	58	16	6	108	17	154	122	0.262	0.347	0.351	0.698	-1310.7

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career OBP .347 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .351 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.698 vs. league average 0.745 across their career seasons — 6.3% 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
1922	PHA	AL	99	300	36	69	10	5	1	20	6	40	46	0.230	.285 (-19%)	.345 (-7%)	.397 (-23%)	.743 (-15%)	-835.2
1923	PHA	AL	95	287	41	73	9	1	1	19	4	36	25	0.254	.282 (-10%)	.344 (-1%)	.390 (-22%)	.734 (-13%)	-579.2
1928	SLA	AL	47	168	35	61	13	4	2	18	2	16	15	0.363	.280 (+29%)	.342 (+24%)	.395 (+32%)	.737 (+29%)	857.8
1929	SLA	AL	125	441	62	112	26	6	2	51	5	61	34	0.254	.289 (-12%)	.353 (-2%)	.415 (-15%)	.769 (-9%)	-753.9
1937	BSN	NL	9	12	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0