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Frank Burrell

Frank Burrell Notable

b. December 22, 1866 · New York Giants 1891, Brooklyn Grooms 1895, Brooklyn Bridegrooms 1896–1897

Frank Burrell played for three clubs across seven seasons as a catcher, opening with the New York Giants in 1891 and closing with the Brooklyn Bridegrooms in 1897.

Across 122 games he batted .246, with 96 hits and 42 runs. He finished with 3 home runs, 13 doubles and 4 stolen bases.

He played 114 games behind the plate, with 344 putouts and 50 errors. He turned 5 double plays.

He was born in Weymouth, MA, USA on December 22, 1866, and died on May 8, 1962. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1891 NYG 155315 000 13122 .094
1895 BRO 122874 001 5430 .143
1896 BRO 622061962 1130 2315131 .301
1897 BRO 331031525 202 181091 .243
Career 1223904296 1333 4732374 .246

On this day & linked events

1866

Born December 22, 1866

Weymouth, MA, USA

1962

Died May 8, 1962

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