Frank Shugart, baseball player, 1890-1901

Frank Shugart

Born: 12/10/1866 in Luthersburg, PA, USA

Died: 9/9/1944 in Clearfield, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-08-23 | Final Game: 1901-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Frank Harry Shugart

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Biography

Frank Shugart, born in 1866, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1890 to 1901. Playing primarily as a position player, Shugart made significant contributions to the teams he played for, participating in a total of 745 games. He recorded 804 hits, which included 22 home runs and 384 RBIs, culminating in a career batting average of .267. Known for his speed on the bases, he also notched 131 stolen bases during his time in the league, showcasing the aggressive style of play that was characteristic of the era. Shugart's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, often referred to as the "Deadball Era," when the game emphasized speed, strategy, and small ball tactics over power hitting. His ability to steal bases and contribute to his team's offensive production made him a valuable asset on the field. Although not a household name today, Shugart's contributions to the game during the late 19th century reflect the evolution of baseball and the skills that were prized during that time. His legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of early professional baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
745 3014 483 804 110 79 22 384 131 218 207 0.267 0.323 0.378 0.700 -2446.3

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career SLG .378 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.700 vs. league average 0.712 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
1890 CHP PL 29 106 8 20 5 5 0 15 5 5 13 0.189 .260 (-28%) .336 (-31%) .351 (-6%) .687 (-18%) -390.7
1891 PIT NL 75 320 57 88 19 8 3 33 21 20 26 0.275 .254 (+8%) .331 (-2%) .343 (+20%) .675 (+9%) 341.5
1892 PIT NL 137 554 94 148 19 14 0 62 28 47 48 0.267 .244 (+9%) .316 (+4%) .327 (+7%) .644 (+6%) 493.2
1893 PIT NL 52 210 37 55 7 3 1 32 12 19 15 0.262 .279 (-6%) .356 (-7%) .379 (-11%) .735 (-9%) -344.1
1893 STL NL 59 246 41 69 10 4 0 28 13 22 10 0.280 .279 (avg) .356 (-1%) .379 (-7%) .735 (-4%) -344.1
1894 STL NL 133 527 103 154 19 18 7 72 21 38 37 0.292 .309 (-6%) .379 (-8%) .435 (avg) .814 (-4%) -572.6
1895 LS3 NL 113 473 61 125 14 13 4 70 14 31 25 0.264 .296 (-11%) .361 (-13%) .399 (-6%) .761 (-9%) -1065.7
1897 PHI NL 40 163 20 41 8 2 5 25 5 8 11 0.252 .291 (-14%) .354 (-19%) .387 (+8%) .741 (-5%) -218.7
1901 CHW AL 107 415 62 104 9 12 2 47 12 28 22 0.251 .271 (-8%) .326 (-8%) .359 (-4%) .686 (-6%) -533.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 16 0 21 27 13 4
C 2 0 4 8 1 0
OF 184 0 407 43 45 7
SS 550 0 1173 1764 391 198

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1890 CHP OF 5 0 3 2 0 1
1890 CHP SS 25 0 35 69 14 10
1891 PIT SS 75 0 172 235 44 34
1892 PIT C 2 0 4 8 1 0
1892 PIT OF 1 0 2 1 0 0
1892 PIT SS 134 0 303 466 99 43
1893 PIT OF 1 0 2 0 1 0
1893 PIT SS 51 0 98 178 37 15
1893 SLN 3B 9 0 13 16 5 2
1893 SLN OF 28 0 59 9 7 1
1893 SLN SS 23 0 35 76 22 8
1894 SLN 3B 7 0 8 11 8 2
1894 SLN OF 122 0 276 26 29 2
1894 SLN SS 7 0 25 16 5 2
1895 LS3 OF 27 0 65 5 8 3
1895 LS3 SS 88 0 178 258 63 39
1897 PHI SS 40 0 104 128 34 15
1901 CHA SS 107 0 223 338 73 32

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 2
Third Base 16
Shortstop 550
Left Field 2
Center Field 165
Right Field 19