Frank Zinn

Born: 12/21/1865 in Phoenixville, PA, USA

Died: 5/12/1936 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1888-04-18 | Final Game: 1888-05-03

Height: 5'8" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Frank Patrick Zinn

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Biography

Frank Zinn, born in 1865, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from April 18 to May 3 in 1888. He played as a position player, participating in two games during his time in Major League Baseball. Despite his limited opportunities on the field, Zinn's involvement in the sport during the late 19th century places him within an era characterized by the evolution of baseball from its formative years into a more organized and popular professional sport. Zinn's career statistics reflect the challenges many players faced during this time, as he finished with a batting average of 0.0, having recorded no hits, runs batted in, or stolen bases. His short stint in the league, while not marked by noteworthy achievements, serves as a reminder of the numerous individuals who aspired to play at the highest level during the early days of baseball. While Zinn may not have left a significant mark in the record books, his participation is part of the rich tapestry of baseball history that highlights the sport's development and the myriad of players who contributed to its growth.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	0.125	0.000	0.125	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .239 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .291 across their career seasons — 57.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.125 vs. league average 0.611 across their career seasons — 79.5% 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
1888	PH4	AA	2	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	2	0	13	2	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1888	PH4	C	2	0	13	2	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	2