Frank Parkinson

Born: 3/23/1895 in Dickson City, PA, USA

Died: 7/4/1960 in Trenton, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-04-13 | Final Game: 1924-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Frank Joseph Parkinson

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Biography

Frank Parkinson was a professional baseball player born in 1895, who played in the Major Leagues from 1921 to 1924. Primarily serving as a position player, Parkinson made his mark during a transitional era in baseball, moving away from the deadball style towards a more offensive approach that characterized the Roaring Twenties. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 378 games, accumulating 335 hits and demonstrating his capacity to drive in runs with a total of 149 RBIs. His batting average stood at .256, reflecting a solid performance during a time when hitting was becoming increasingly vital to the game. Parkinson's power at the plate was evident with 24 home runs, showcasing his ability to contribute significantly to his team's offensive efforts. Although he recorded only 9 stolen bases, his overall skill set allowed him to be an effective player during his tenure. His career, though brief, was part of the evolution of baseball in the early 20th century, a time that saw the game expand its popularity and the introduction of new strategies that would shape future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
378	1311	157	335	57	8	24	149	9	95	233	0.256	0.308	0.366	0.674	-2313.4

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.

Career SLG .366 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.674 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 8.7% 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
1921	PHI	NL	108	391	36	99	20	2	5	32	3	13	81	0.253	.286 (-12%)	.344 (-20%)	.395 (-11%)	.739 (-15%)	-1236.3
1922	PHI	NL	141	545	86	150	18	6	15	70	3	55	93	0.275	.285 (-4%)	.345 (-1%)	.397 (+4%)	.743 (+2%)	226.9
1923	PHI	NL	67	219	21	53	12	0	3	28	0	13	31	0.242	.282 (-14%)	.344 (-17%)	.390 (-13%)	.734 (-15%)	-624.1
1924	PHI	NL	62	156	14	33	7	0	1	19	3	14	28	0.212	.283 (-25%)	.345 (-19%)	.389 (-29%)	.734 (-24%)	-680.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
2B	186	419	709	45	107
3B	40	31	53	5	7
SS	141	288	507	56	78

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1921	PHI	3B	1	1	1	0	0
1921	PHI	SS	105	233	404	47	55
1922	PHI	2B	139	323	562	34	78
1923	PHI	2B	37	84	123	11	24
1923	PHI	3B	11	11	11	2	2
1923	PHI	SS	15	23	41	5	10
1924	PHI	2B	10	12	24	0	5
1924	PHI	3B	28	19	41	3	5
1924	PHI	SS	21	32	62	4	13