Frank Smykal

Born: 10/13/1889 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 8/11/1950 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-08-30 | Final Game: 1916-09-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Frank John Smykal

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Biography

Frank Smykal was a professional baseball player born in 1889, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. He played as a position player from August 30 to September 10, 1916, appearing in a total of six games. During his short stint in the majors, Smykal showcased his skills at the plate, achieving a batting average of 0.3 with three hits, two runs batted in, and one stolen base. While he did not hit any home runs, his contributions were notable during a time when the game was marked by a focus on contact hitting and speed on the bases. Smykal's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was moving away from the deadball era and beginning to embrace a more dynamic style of play. Although his time in the league was limited, his participation in Major League Baseball is a testament to the competitive nature of the era and the opportunities available to players seeking to make their mark in a rapidly evolving game. Despite his brief appearance in the majors, Smykal remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless players who aspired to reach the pinnacle of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	10	1	3	0	0	0	2	1	3	1	0.300	0.500	0.300	0.800	0.0

Career AVG .300 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — +20.7% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — +59.2% above league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.800 vs. league average 0.641 across their career seasons — +24.9% 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
1916	PIT	NL	6	10	1	3	0	0	0	2	1	3	1	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
SS	5	0	3	13	3	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1916	PIT	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1916	PIT	SS	5	0	3	13	3	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	1
Shortstop	5