Frank McManus

Born: 9/23/1874 in Lawrence, MA, USA

Died: 9/1/1923 in Syracuse, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1899-09-14 | Final Game: 1904-10-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Francis Edward McManus

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Biography

Frank McManus, born in 1874, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1899 to 1904, during which he played a total of 14 games. McManus was primarily utilized as a position player, showcasing his skills in a time when baseball was transitioning into a more organized and competitive sport following the deadball era. In his brief stint in Major League Baseball, McManus recorded 8 hits, 2 RBIs, and a batting average of .229. He was also known for his speed on the bases, stealing 3 bases throughout his career, although he did not hit any home runs. Though his career numbers may not place him among the legends of the game, McManus contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a formative time in the sport's evolution. His tenure in the league reflects the challenges and dynamics players faced in the early 1900s, as the game continued to grow in popularity and complexity.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
14	35	3	8	1	0	0	2	3	2	6	0.229	0.270	0.257	0.527	0.0

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.

Career OBP .270 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.

Career SLG .257 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 25.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.527 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1899	WAS	NL	7	21	3	8	1	2	3	2	4	0.381	—	—	—	—
1903	BRO	NL	2	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1904	DET	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1904	NYY	AL	4	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—