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Standard Fielding

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Standard Range Factor
Season Age Team Lg Pos G GS Inn Ch PO A E DP Fld% lgFld% RF/9 lgRF9 RF/G lgRFG Awards
1938 21 NE NN2 1B 10 8 51.0 73 68 4 1 5 .986 .984 12.71 10.84 7.20 7.58
1940 23 NE NN2 1B 36 34 276.1 319 296 17 6 17 .981 .985 10.19 10.86 8.69 12.48
1941 24 NE NN2 1B 58 57 479.2 552 514 22 16 26 .971 .982 10.06 10.89 9.24 14.20
1942 25 NE NN2 1B 4 3 29.2 35 33 2 0 1 1.000 .982 10.62 10.53 8.75 15.60
1945 28 NE NN2 CF 7 7 61.1 15 13 0 2 0 .867 .961 1.91 2.22 1.86 2.30
1945 28 NE NN2 1B 5 4 36.0 33 31 1 1 3 .970 .978 8.00 10.60 6.40 11.02
1945 28 NE NN2 LF 1 1 8.0 1 1 0 0 0 1.000 .920 1.13 1.46 1.00 1.50
5 Yrs 113 106 872.2 1012 942 46 24 52 .976 .983 10.19 10.85 8.74 12.98
1B (5 Yrs) 1B 113 106 872.2 1012 942 46 24 52 .976 .983 10.19 10.85 8.74 12.98
CF (1 Yr) CF 7 7 61.1 15 13 0 2 0 .867 .961 1.91 2.22 1.86 2.30
LF (1 Yr) LF 1 1 8.0 1 1 0 0 0 1.000 .920 1.13 1.46 1.00 1.50

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fran Matthews born?

Fran Matthews was born on November 2, 1916.

Where was Fran Matthews born?

Fran Matthews was born in Cambridge, MA.

How tall was Fran Matthews?

Fran Matthews was 5-8 (173 cm) tall.

How much did Fran Matthews weigh when playing?

Fran Matthews weighed 180 lbs (81 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Fran Matthews play?

Fran Matthews played 5 seasons.

Is Fran Matthews in the Hall of Fame?

Fran Matthews has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Fran Matthews play?

Fran Matthews was a First Baseman and Centerfielder.

How many hits did Fran Matthews have?

Fran Matthews had 120 hits over his career.

How many home runs did Fran Matthews have?

Fran Matthews had 8 home runs over his career.

What was Fran Matthews' average?

Fran Matthews had a .270 average over his career.

How many teams has Fran Matthews played for?

Fran Matthews played for 1 team, the Newark Eagles.

When did Fran Matthews retire?

Fran Matthews last played in 1945.

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