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Frank Motz Notable

b. October 1, 1869 · Philadelphia Phillies 1890, Cincinnati Reds 1893–1894

Frank Motz divided five seasons between two clubs as a first baseman: the Philadelphia Phillies from 1890, then the Cincinnati Reds through 1894.

Across 62 games he batted .238, with 54 hits and 25 runs. He finished with 2 home runs, 11 doubles and 6 stolen bases.

He played 62 games at first base, with 620 putouts and 10 errors. He turned 39 double plays.

He was born in Freeburg, PA, USA on October 1, 1869, and died on March 18, 1944.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1890 PHI 1210 000 0111 .000
1893 CIN 431561640 712 2519103 .256
1894 CIN 1869814 400 12912 .203
Career 622272554 1112 3729126 .238

On this day & linked events

1869

Born October 1, 1869

Freeburg, PA, USA

1944

Died March 18, 1944