Frank O'Connor (baseball)

Frank Henry O'Connor (September 15, 1868 – December 26, 1913) was an American baseball pitcher who played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1893. He attended Dartmouth College.

Biography

O'Connor was born on September 15, 1868, in Keeseville, New York. He was 24 years old when he broke into the big leagues on August 3, 1893, with the Philadelphia Phillies as a left-handed pitcher. He played in only three games with a win–loss record of 0–0 and an earned run average of 11.25. He had two at-bats, and went 2–2 including a home run. He is notable for being one of the few players to hit a home run in their last major league appearance. He died in Brattleboro, Vermont on December 26, 1913.

See also

• List of players with a home run in their final at-bat

References

• Frank O'Connor Stats. Baseball Almanac
• Baseball Reference