Frank McKee, baseball player, 1884-1884

Frank McKee

MLB Debut: 1884-06-11 | Final Game: 1884-07-03

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Biography

Frank McKee was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in the late 19th century, specifically from June 11, 1884, to July 3, 1884. As a position player, McKee appeared in only four games during his time in Major League Baseball, representing a unique footnote in the history of the sport. His offensive contributions included three hits and a batting average of .176, reflecting the challenges faced by players in an era that was still defining the game’s modern structure and style. Though he did not achieve notable power or run production, as evidenced by his lack of home runs and RBIs, McKee's participation in the league during this formative period exemplified the early days of professional baseball. The 1880s were pivotal for the sport, marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches that would soon follow. McKee's short stint in the majors may not have left a significant statistical legacy, but he remains part of the rich tapestry of baseball's history, illustrating the era's evolving nature and the opportunities available to players at the time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
4 17 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.176 0.222 0.176 0.399 0.0

Career AVG .176 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 27.5% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 20.3% below league average.

Career SLG .176 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 46.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.399 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 34.2% 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
1884 WSU UA 4 17 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.176 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 2 0 0 0 0 0
C 1 0 1 0 0 0
OF 3 0 0 1 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 WSU 3B 2 0 0 0 0 0
1884 WSU C 1 0 1 0 0 0
1884 WSU OF 3 0 0 1 4 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1
Third Base 2
Right Field 3