Frank Motz

Born: 10/1/1869 in Freeburg, PA, USA

Died: 3/18/1944 in Akron, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-08-27 | Final Game: 1894-05-19

Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Frank H. Motz

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Biography

Frank Motz was a professional baseball player born in 1869 who made his mark in the game during the early 1890s. He played as a position player from 1890 until his final appearance on May 19, 1894. Over the course of his career, Motz participated in 62 games, recording a total of 54 hits and finishing with a batting average of .238. He contributed significantly to his teams with 37 RBIs and hit 2 home runs. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases by stealing 6 bases, which was a valuable asset during an era when base running was a critical component of the game. Motz's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a time of increased offensive production. While he may not have achieved the prominence of some of his contemporaries, Motz's contributions to the teams he played for reflected the gritty and competitive spirit of the time. His role as a position player helped to lay the groundwork for future generations, as the game continued to grow and develop into the modern era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
62	227	25	54	11	1	2	37	6	29	12	0.238	0.337	0.322	0.659	-470.4

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 14.3% below league average.

Career OBP .337 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .322 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.659 vs. league average 0.732 across their career seasons — 10.0% 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
1890	PHI	NL	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1893	CIN	NL	43	156	16	40	7	1	2	25	3	19	10	0.256	.279 (-8%)	.356 (-1%)	.379 (-7%)	.735 (-4%)	-85.0
1894	CIN	NL	18	69	8	14	4	0	0	12	2	9	1	0.203	.309 (-34%)	.379 (-20%)	.435 (-40%)	.814 (-31%)	-385.4