Frank Griffith
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Frank Wesley Griffith
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 5' 7"
- School Northwestern University
- Debut August 13, 1892
- Final Game July 17, 1894
- Born November 18, 1872 in Gilman, IL USA
- Died December 13, 1908 in Waterman, IL USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Frank Griffith was at Northwestern University in 1892-93, and played in the majors in 1892 and 1894. He was the first major leaguer to come from Northwestern.
He was not an effective pitcher, but as a hitter he slugged .560.
He was a 19-year-old rookie in 1892, when he was managed by Cap Anson. In 1894, when he had most of his appearances, his manager was Patsy Tebeau.
