Frank Rooney, baseball player, 1914-1914

Frank Rooney

Born: 10/4/1890 in Podebrady, Central Bohemia, Austria-Hungary

Died: 4/6/1977 in Bessemer, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-18 | Final Game: 1914-06-06

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

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Biography

Frank Rooney was a professional baseball player born in 1890, who had a brief career in the major leagues during the early 20th century. He played from April 18, 1914, to June 6, 1914, a time when the game was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the deadball era toward a more offense-oriented style. In his short stint in the majors, Rooney appeared in 12 games, showcasing his abilities as a position player. During his time in the league, Rooney accumulated 7 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 8 runs, reflecting a solid, though limited, impact on his team's offensive efforts. He also demonstrated some speed on the base paths with 2 stolen bases. Rooney's batting average stood at .200, highlighting the challenges many players faced in an era dominated by strong pitching and defense. Although his career was brief, Frank Rooney remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless players who contributed to the growth and popularity of the sport in its early days.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 35 1 7 0 1 1 8 2 1 0 0.200 0.222 0.343 0.565 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 21.6% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 31.0% below league average.

Career SLG .343 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.565 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 14.6% 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
1914 IND FL 12 35 1 7 0 1 1 8 2 1 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 9 0 98 2 2 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 IND 1B 9 0 98 2 2 6

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 9