Frank Skaff, baseball player, 1935-1943

Frank Skaff

Born: 9/30/1910 in La Crosse, WI, USA

Died: 4/12/1988 in Towson, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-09-11 | Final Game: 1943-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Francis Michael Skaff

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Biography

Frank Skaff, born in 1910, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1935 to 1943. Primarily known for his role as a position player, Skaff made a brief yet notable impact in Major League Baseball, appearing in 38 games. He showcased a solid batting average of .32, which highlighted his proficiency at the plate during his time in the league. Throughout his career, he accumulated 24 hits, including one home run and 11 runs batted in, reflecting his ability to contribute offensively. Skaff played during an era that was characterized by the challenges of the Great Depression and the onset of World War II, which affected player availability and team compositions. Despite his limited appearances, his performance was indicative of the talent and competitiveness of the time. While his career statistics may not place him among the most celebrated figures in baseball history, Frank Skaff remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport, representing the dedication and perseverance of players from his generation.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
38 75 12 24 3 2 1 11 0 6 13 0.320 0.370 0.453 0.824 88.8

Career AVG .320 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — +19.5% above league average.

Career OBP .370 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — +11.0% above league average.

Career SLG .453 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — +21.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.824 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — +16.6% above 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
1935 BRO NL 6 11 4 6 1 1 0 3 0 0 2 0.545 — — — — 0.0
1943 PHA AL 32 64 8 18 2 1 1 8 0 6 11 0.281 .255 (+10%) .324 (+6%) .346 (+13%) .671 (+9%) 88.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 18 0 112 12 3 12
3B 6 0 8 10 2 0
SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1935 BRO 3B 3 0 4 2 1 0
1943 PHA 1B 18 0 112 12 3 12
1943 PHA 3B 3 0 4 8 1 0
1943 PHA SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 17
Third Base 6
Shortstop 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Villanova University Villanova PA 1933, 1934, 1935