Frank McKenry

Born: 8/13/1888 in Piney Flats, TN, USA

Died: 11/1/1956 in Fresno, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-07-20 | Final Game: 1916-05-05

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

Full name: Frank Gordon McKenry

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Biography

Frank McKenry was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1888, who showcased his talents in the majors during a brief career from 1915 to 1916. He played during a transitional period in baseball, just before the dawn of the lively ball era, which would significantly change the dynamics of the game. Throughout his time in the league, McKenry recorded a win-loss record of 6-6, demonstrating a competitive spirit on the mound. McKenry finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.1, a respectable figure that reflected his ability to limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams. He struck out 39 batters over the course of his career, showcasing his skill in overpowering hitters. Although he did not register any saves, McKenry's contributions to his teams were felt during his tenure. His time in Major League Baseball, though short-lived, positioned him as a notable figure in the early 20th-century landscape of American baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
6	6	27	12	5	0	0	125.0	108	43	2	47	39	3.10	0

Career ERA 3.10 vs. league average 2.85 across their career seasons — 8.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1915	CIN	NL	5	5	21	11	5	0	0	110.3	94	36	39	37	2.94	2.90 (-1%)	-644.6
1916	CIN	NL	1	1	6	1	0	0	0	14.7	14	7	8	2	4.30	2.78 (-54%)	-503.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
27	38	4	7	0	4	0	3	0	2	11	0.184	0.225	0.395	0.620	0.0

Career AVG .184 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 26.2% below league average.

Career OBP .225 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 29.0% below league average.

Career SLG .395 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — +19.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.620 vs. league average 0.647 across their career seasons — near 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
1915	CIN	NL	21	33	4	5	0	2	0	1	0	2	10	0.152	—	—	—	—	0.0
1916	CIN	NL	6	5	0	2	0	2	0	2	0	0	1	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	27	0	3	40	2	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1915	CIN	P	21	0	3	36	2	3
1916	CIN	P	6	0	0	4	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	27