Frank Demaree facts for kids
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: June 10, 1910 Winters, California, U.S. |
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| Died: August 30, 1958 (aged 48) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| July 22, 1932, for the Chicago Cubs | |||
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| June 13, 1944, for the St. Louis Browns | |||
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| Batting average | .299 | ||
| Home runs | 72 | ||
| Runs batted in | 591 | ||
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Joseph Franklin Demaree (born June 10, 1910 – died August 30, 1958) was an American baseball player. He was an outfielder, which means he played in the outfield area of the baseball field. Frank played for twelve seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB).
He played for several famous teams during his career. These included the Chicago Cubs, New York Giants, Boston Braves, St. Louis Cardinals, and St. Louis Browns.
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Frank Demaree's Baseball Journey
Frank Demaree was a talented baseball player known for his hitting. He played in the major leagues from 1932 to 1944. His career showed his skill and dedication to the sport.
Early Career Success
Before joining the major leagues, Frank played in the Pacific Coast League (PCL). This was a very strong minor league at the time. In 1934, he achieved something amazing in the PCL. He hit 30 home runs and stole 30 bases in one season! This is a rare feat in baseball. Only a few other players have done it in the PCL.
Helping Teams Win Pennants
Frank Demaree was part of several teams that won their league championships, called pennants.
- In 1932, 1935, and 1938, he helped the Chicago Cubs win the National League pennant.
- He even hit a home run in the final game of the 1932 World Series against the New York Yankees.
- He also hit a home run in Game 1 of the 1935 World Series.
- In 1943, he helped the St. Louis Cardinals win the National League pennant.
- In his final season in 1944, he helped the St. Louis Browns win the American League pennant.
All-Star Seasons
Frank was recognized as one of the best players in the National League. He was chosen to be an All-Star twice. He played in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in both 1936 and 1937. Being an All-Star means you are one of the top players in your league.
In 1936, he played in 154 games. He had a great batting average of .350. This means he got a hit 35% of the times he tried to hit the ball. He also hit 16 home runs and had 96 RBI. RBI means he helped his teammates score runs.
In 1937, he again played in 154 games. His batting average was .324. He hit 17 home runs and had 115 RBI. On July 5, 1937, Frank had an incredible game. He got 6 hits out of 7 tries for the Cubs against the Cardinals. This helped his team win a close game.
Career Statistics
Over his 12-year career, Frank Demaree played in 1155 games. His overall batting average was .299. This is a very good average for a baseball player. He hit 72 home runs and had 591 RBI. He was also good at playing in the outfield. His fielding percentage was .978, which shows he made very few errors.
Frank Demaree was inducted into the Pacific Coast League Hall of Fame. This honor recognizes his great achievements in that league.
See also
- List of Major League Baseball single-game hits leaders
Sources
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
