Frank Scanlan

Born: 4/28/1890 in Syracuse, NY, USA

Died: 4/9/1969 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-08-06 | Final Game: 1909-09-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Frank Aloysius Scanlan

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Biography

Frank Scanlan, born in 1890, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from August 6, 1909, to September 1, 1909. Primarily serving as a position player, Scanlan's time in the big leagues was marked by a limited opportunity, as he appeared in just six games. Unfortunately, he did not record any hits, runs, or RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0 and no stolen bases. Despite the brevity of his career, Scanlan's journey reflects the challenges faced by players during the early 20th century, a period characterized by a competitive environment and the evolving dynamics of the game. While he may not have left a significant mark statistically, Scanlan's time in the majors adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the many players who aspired to make their mark in the sport, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	6	0	0	0	1	11.0	8	2	0	5	5	1.64	0

Career ERA 1.64 vs. league average 2.55 across their career seasons — 35.7% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1909	PHI	NL	0	0	6	0	0	0	1	11.0	8	2	5	5	1.64	2.55 (+36%)	-41.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.619 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1909	PHI	NL	6	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	6	0	1	1	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1909	PHI	P	6	0	1	1	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	6

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Notre Dame	South Bend	IN	1907, 1908, 1909