Frank McLaughlin, baseball player, 1882-1884

Frank McLaughlin

Born: 1857 in Ireland

Died: 4/5/1917 in Lowell, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1882-08-09 | Final Game: 1884-08-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Francis Edward McLaughlin

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Biography

Frank McLaughlin was a professional baseball player born in 1857, who played predominantly as a position player during the early years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from 1882 to 1884, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded game that would define the late 19th century. Over the course of his career, McLaughlin appeared in 107 games, accumulating 97 hits and achieving a batting average of .228. He showcased his power with five home runs, though he recorded only four RBIs throughout his time in the league. McLaughlin’s contributions to his teams were not solely reflected in his statistics, as he played in an era that laid the groundwork for future generations of players. Despite not being known for his speed—evidenced by his zero stolen bases—his role as a position player allowed him to be a part of the evolving dynamics of baseball during its formative years. While his numbers may not have placed him among the era's stars, McLaughlin's presence in the league contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the diverse backgrounds and talents that shaped the sport's early development.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 4 1 0 0 0 19.0 29 19 0 5 4 9.00 0

Career ERA 9.00 vs. league average 3.14 across their career seasons — 186.2% 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
1883 PT1 AA 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 9.0 14 13 3 1 13.00 3.22 (-304%) 0.0
1884 KCU UA 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 10.0 15 6 2 3 5.40 3.11 (-74%) -41.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
107 426 60 97 21 4 5 4 0 18 11 0.228 0.259 0.331 0.590 -256.6

Career AVG .228 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career OBP .259 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career SLG .331 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.590 vs. league average 0.613 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
1882 WOR NL 15 55 7 12 0 2 1 4 0 0 11 0.218 .248 (-12%) .275 (-21%) .329 (+5%) .605 (-7%) -72.4
1883 PT1 AA 29 114 15 25 2 0 1 0 0 6 0 0.219 .257 (-15%) .285 (-10%) .345 (-24%) .631 (-17%) -260.1
1884 CNU UA 16 67 10 16 4 1 2 0 0 2 0 0.239 .243 (-2%) .278 (-6%) .327 (+28%) .606 (+12%) 85.5
1884 CHU UA 15 67 11 16 4 1 0 0 0 1 0 0.239 .243 (-2%) .278 (-10%) .327 (avg) .606 (-5%) 85.5
1884 KCU UA 32 123 17 28 11 0 1 0 0 9 0 0.228 .243 (-6%) .278 (avg) .327 (+4%) .606 (+3%) 85.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 26 0 64 83 21 10
3B 9 0 17 8 12 0
OF 16 0 13 1 6 1
P 4 0 0 0 0 0
SS 61 0 61 166 68 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1882 WOR OF 1 0 0 0 2 0
1882 WOR SS 14 0 17 40 18 2
1883 PT1 2B 2 0 3 7 1 0
1883 PT1 OF 4 0 2 0 0 0
1883 PT1 P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1883 PT1 SS 25 0 19 78 24 4
1884 CNU SS 16 0 21 33 19 3
1884 CHU 2B 14 0 38 49 11 8
1884 CHU OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1884 CHU SS 1 0 0 1 2 0
1884 KCU 2B 10 0 23 27 9 2
1884 KCU 3B 9 0 17 8 12 0
1884 KCU OF 10 0 11 1 4 1
1884 KCU P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1884 KCU SS 5 0 4 14 5 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 4
Second Base 26
Third Base 9
Shortstop 61
Left Field 2
Center Field 10
Right Field 4