Frank Truesdale

Born: 3/31/1884 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 8/27/1943 in Albuquerque, NM, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-04-27 | Final Game: 1918-07-30

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 145 lbs

Full name: Frank Day Truesdale

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Biography

Frank Truesdale, born in 1884, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues from 1910 until his retirement in 1918. Primarily serving as a position player, Truesdale appeared in 216 games during his career, accumulating a total of 147 hits. His offensive contributions included one home run and 40 runs batted in, while he displayed notable speed on the bases, successfully stealing 41 bases. Truesdale finished his career with a batting average of .22, which reflects the challenges faced by players of his era, characterized by a lower offensive output and a greater focus on speed and defense. Truesdale's playing style was emblematic of the early 20th century, a period that preceded the offensive explosion of the 1920s and the advent of more specialized roles in baseball. Though not a standout in terms of power hitting, his ability to steal bases and contribute defensively made him a valuable asset to his teams. Throughout his career, he navigated the evolving landscape of baseball, participating in the sport during a time when it was transitioning from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. Truesdale remains a part of baseball history, representing the hardworking players who laid the foundation for the game as it is known today.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
216	668	68	147	12	2	1	40	41	91	108	0.220	0.318	0.249	0.567	-1198.1

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .249 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 26.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.567 vs. league average 0.662 across their career seasons — 14.4% 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
1910	SLA	AL	123	415	39	91	7	2	1	25	29	48	68	0.219	.249 (-12%)	.317 (-5%)	.326 (-23%)	.644 (-14%)	-892.4
1911	SLA	AL	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	NYY	AL	77	217	22	46	4	0	0	13	11	39	35	0.212	.255 (-17%)	.322 (+5%)	.339 (-32%)	.661 (-14%)	-305.8
1918	BOS	AL	15	36	6	10	1	0	0	2	1	4	5	0.278	—	—	—	—	0.0