Frank Withrow

Born: 6/14/1891 in Greenwood, MO, USA

Died: 9/5/1966 in Omaha, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-04-15 | Final Game: 1922-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: Frank Blaine Withrow

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Biography

Frank Withrow, born in 1891, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 1920s. He played as a position player from April 15, 1920, until his final game on September 27, 1922. During his brief career in Major League Baseball, Withrow appeared in 58 games, where he recorded 31 hits and drove in 15 runs, finishing with a batting average of .203. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his contributions on the field were notable for his versatility and determination. Withrow's playing career unfolded during a transitional era in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a more dynamic phase characterized by increased offensive production. While he may not have achieved the statistical heights of some of his contemporaries, his presence in the lineup and the experiences he accumulated during the early 1920s reflect the challenges and opportunities faced by players of that time. Though his time in the majors was limited, Frank Withrow remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
58	153	11	31	6	1	0	15	0	11	31	0.203	0.265	0.255	0.520	-731.6

Career AVG .203 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 27.4% below league average.

Career OBP .265 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.

Career SLG .255 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 33.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.520 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 27.8% 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
1920	PHI	NL	48	132	8	24	4	1	0	12	0	8	26	0.182	.271 (-33%)	.331 (-28%)	.363 (-37%)	.694 (-33%)	-731.6
1922	PHI	NL	10	21	3	7	2	0	0	3	0	3	5	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	56	0	188	57	9	11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1920	PHI	C	48	0	164	51	6	10
1922	PHI	C	8	0	24	6	3	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	57

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Tarkio College	Tarkio	MO	1910, 1911, 1912