Frank Vernon Hemphill (May 13, 1878 – November 16, 1950) was a left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago White Sox (1906) and Washington Senators (1909). Listed at 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m), 165 lb, Hemphill batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Greenville, Michigan. His older brother, Charlie Hemphill, also was a major league player.
| Frank Hemphill | |
|---|---|
| Left fielder | |
| Born: May 13, 1878 Greenville, Michigan | |
| Died: November 16, 1950 (aged 72) Chicago, Illinois | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 17, 1906, for the Chicago White Sox | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 23, 1909, for the Washington Senators | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .070 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| Runs batted in | 2 |
| Teams | |
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In a two-season career, Hemphill was a .070 hitter (3-for-40) with two RBI, nine bases on balls, and one stolen base.
In 14 appearances at left field, he collected 33 outs and one assist while committing an error for a .971 fielding percentage.
Hemphill died in Chicago, Illinois at age 72.[1]
References edit
- ^ "Frank Hemphill Statistics and History". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2010-12-19.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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