Frank Russell

Born: 5/8/1921 in Nashville, TN, USA

Died: 1984 in Nashville, TN, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 190 lbs

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Biography

Frank Russell, born in 1921, is an active position player who continues to make his mark in professional baseball. Over the course of his career, he has appeared in 156 games, showcasing a consistent batting ability with 155 hits and a batting average of .271. Known for his reliability at the plate, Russell has driven in 77 runs, contributing significantly to his team's offensive efforts. While he has yet to hit a home run, his speed on the basepaths is evidenced by his 11 stolen bases, highlighting his versatility and strategic base running. Russell's playing style reflects the evolving nature of the game, as he embodies the characteristics of a contact hitter who prioritizes getting on base and creating scoring opportunities. As he remains active in the league, Russell continues to influence games through his skills and experience, demonstrating the persistence and dedication that define his career. His contributions exemplify the importance of solid fundamentals in baseball, ensuring his place in the ongoing narrative of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
156 571 81 155 28 8 0 77 11 30 1 0.271 0.316 0.349 0.664 -484.7

Career AVG .271 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .349 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.664 vs. league average 0.690 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
1943 BEG NN2 50 183 24 46 4 3 0 17 6 18 0 0.251 .255 (-2%) .324 (-1%) .346 (-12%) .671 (-6%) -177.6
1944 BEG NN2 34 130 21 33 9 0 0 14 0 6 1 0.254 .261 (-3%) .325 (-10%) .357 (-10%) .683 (-10%) -231.4
1946 BEG NN2 15 47 3 10 2 0 0 9 1 3 0 0.213 — — — — -125.2
1948 BEG NN2 57 211 33 66 13 5 0 37 4 3 0 0.313 .263 (+19%) .340 (-3%) .379 (+11%) .719 (+4%) 49.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.100

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1948 NLC BEG 3 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.100

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 4 4 39 7 1 3
2B 68 68 148 190 21 18
3B 43 41 40 62 11 5
OF 40 38 37 8 1 3
SS 5 5 7 18 3 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 BEG 2B 30 30 67 77 10 5
1943 BEG 3B 20 20 19 29 6 3
1943 BEG OF 1 1 0 0 0 0
1944 BEG 2B 31 31 69 91 8 10
1944 BEG 3B 3 3 3 4 0 0
1944 BEG OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1946 BEG 2B 7 7 12 22 3 3
1946 BEG 3B 7 7 7 12 4 0
1946 BEG OF 1 1 0 0 0 0
1948 BEG 1B 4 4 39 7 1 3
1948 BEG 3B 13 11 11 17 1 2
1948 BEG OF 37 36 37 8 1 3
1948 BEG SS 5 5 7 18 3 6

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 4
Second Base 68
Third Base 43
Shortstop 5
Left Field 1
Right Field 39