Frank Sigafoos, baseball player, 1926-1931

Frank Sigafoos

Born: 3/21/1904 in Easton, PA, USA

Died: 4/12/1968 in Indianapolis, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-09-03 | Final Game: 1931-05-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Francis Leonard Sigafoos

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Biography

Frank Sigafoos was a professional baseball player born in 1904, who played primarily as a position player during his career from 1926 until 1931. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, Sigafoos appeared in 55 games, where he recorded 27 hits and drove in 13 runs, finishing with a batting average of .201. Notably, he did not hit any home runs, and his speed on the bases was limited, as evidenced by his zero stolen bases. Playing in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the livelier play of the 1930s, Sigafoos contributed to his teams with versatility and determination. While his statistical output may not have placed him among the era's greats, his presence on the field during a transformative time in baseball history highlights the contributions of players who, despite modest numbers, helped shape the game and its evolving dynamics. After retiring from professional baseball on May 30, 1931, Sigafoos remained a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing the dedication of athletes during a formative period in the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
55 134 14 27 3 0 0 13 0 7 14 0.201 0.246 0.224 0.470 -517.9

Career AVG .201 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 28.6% below league average.

Career OBP .246 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.

Career SLG .224 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 43.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.470 vs. league average 0.745 across their career seasons — 36.8% 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
1926 PHA AL 13 43 4 11 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 0.256 — — — — 0.0
1929 DET AL 14 23 3 4 1 0 0 2 0 5 4 0.174 — — — — 0.0
1929 CHW AL 7 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1931 CIN NL 21 65 6 11 2 0 0 8 0 0 6 0.169 .276 (-39%) .338 (-46%) .388 (-49%) .726 (-47%) -517.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 6 0 1 8 0 1
3B 21 0 20 27 6 2
SS 19 0 22 38 6 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1926 PHA SS 12 0 12 31 4 5
1929 DET 3B 6 0 6 4 1 0
1929 DET SS 5 0 10 6 2 2
1929 CHA 2B 6 0 1 8 0 1
1931 CIN 3B 15 0 14 23 5 2
1931 CIN SS 2 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 6
Third Base 22
Shortstop 18