Frank Todd

Born: 10/18/1869 in Aberdeen, MD, USA

Died: 8/11/1919 in Havre de Grace, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1898-07-14 | Final Game: 1898-08-04

Throws: L

Full name: George Franklin Todd

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Biography

Frank Todd was a professional baseball player born in 1869, whose brief career spanned from July 14, 1898, to August 4, 1898. As a position player, he played in a total of four games during his time in the major leagues. His contributions to the game were modest, as he recorded one hit and one run batted in (RBI), finishing his career with a batting average of .200. Todd did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases, reflecting the challenging nature of the game during the late 19th century, a period characterized by evolving playing styles and the transition from the deadball era. Although his time in the majors was short, Todd's participation in baseball during this formative period contributes to the rich tapestry of the sport's history. The late 1800s were marked by significant changes in baseball, with the establishment of professional leagues and the growing popularity of the game among fans. While Todd's statistical contributions may not have been extensive, his involvement in the league during this pivotal time underscores the dedication of players who laid the groundwork for future generations in baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	4	2	0	0	0	11.0	23	17	0	8	5	13.91	0

Career ERA 13.91 vs. league average 3.59 across their career seasons — 287.0% worse 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
1898	LS3	NL	0	2	4	2	0	0	0	11.0	23	17	8	5	13.91	3.59 (-287%)	-271.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	5	1	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0.200	0.200	0.600	0.800	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 40.1% below league average.

Career SLG .600 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — +72.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.800 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — +17.5% 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
1898	LS3	NL	4	5	1	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	4	0	0	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1898	LS3	P	4	0	0	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4