Frank Mountain
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Frank Henry Mountain was a 19th century Major League Baseball
pitcher
. He played for the Troy Trojans (1880), Detroit Wolverines
(1881), Worcester Ruby Legs (1882), Philadelphia Athletics (American Association
) (1882), Columbus Buckeyes
(1883–1884), and Pittsburgh Alleghenys (1885–1886). A native of Fort Edward, New York, the right-hander stood 5'11" and weighed 185 lbs.
Mountain's best season was 1884 when he won 23, lost 17, and had a 2.45 earned run average
for Columbus. His ERA was fifth best in the American Association, and his five shutouts placed him fourth. On June 5 of that season he pitched a no-hitter
against the Washington Nationals
, winning 12-0.
Career totals for 194 games played
(143 as a pitcher) include a 58-83 record, 142 games started
, 141 complete games, 9 shutouts, 1 game finished
, and 1 save
. His lifetime ERA was 3.47. At the plate he was 158-for-717 (.220) with 9 home runs and 84 runs scored
.
An alumnus of Union College
, Mountain died at the age of 79 in Schenectady, New York
.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
. He played for the Troy Trojans (1880), Detroit Wolverines
Detroit Wolverines
The Detroit Wolverines were a 19th century baseball team that played in the National League from 1881 to 1888 in the city of Detroit, Michigan. In total, they won 426 games and lost 437, taking their lone pennant in 1887. The team was disbanded following the 1888 season.-Franchise...
(1881), Worcester Ruby Legs (1882), Philadelphia Athletics (American Association
American Association (19th century)
The American Association was a Major League Baseball league that existed for 10 seasons from to . During that time, it challenged the National League for dominance of professional baseball...
) (1882), Columbus Buckeyes
Columbus Buckeyes (AA)
The Columbus Buckeyes were a baseball team in the American Association from 1883 to 1884. In two seasons they won 101 games and lost 104 for a winning percentage of .493. Their home games were played at Recreation Park in Columbus, Ohio....
(1883–1884), and Pittsburgh Alleghenys (1885–1886). A native of Fort Edward, New York, the right-hander stood 5'11" and weighed 185 lbs.
Mountain's best season was 1884 when he won 23, lost 17, and had a 2.45 earned run average
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
for Columbus. His ERA was fifth best in the American Association, and his five shutouts placed him fourth. On June 5 of that season he pitched a no-hitter
No-hitter
A no-hitter is a baseball game in which one team has no hits. In Major League Baseball, the team must be without hits during the entire game, and the game must be at least nine innings. A pitcher who prevents the opposing team from achieving a hit is said to have "thrown a no-hitter"...
against the Washington Nationals
Washington Nationals (AA)
The Washington Nationals of 1884 were a short-lived baseball team in the American Association. They won 12 games and lost 51. Their home games were played at Athletic Park in Washington, D.C. They are also known as the Washington Statesmen....
, winning 12-0.
Career totals for 194 games played
Games played
Games played is a statistic used in team sports to indicate the total number of games in which a player has participated ; the statistic is generally applied irrespective of whatever portion of the game is contested.-Baseball:In baseball, the statistic applies also to players who, prior to a game,...
(143 as a pitcher) include a 58-83 record, 142 games started
Games started
In baseball statistics, games started indicates the number of games that a pitcher has started for his team. A pitcher is credited with starting the game if he faces the first opposing batter...
, 141 complete games, 9 shutouts, 1 game finished
Games finished
In baseball statistics, a relief pitcher is credited with a game finished if he is the last pitcher to pitch for his team in a game. A starting pitcher is not credited with a GF for pitching a complete game...
, and 1 save
Save (sport)
In baseball, a save is credited to a pitcher who finishes a game for the winning team under certain prescribed circumstances. The number of saves, or percentage of save opportunities successfully converted, is an oft-cited statistic of relief pitchers...
. His lifetime ERA was 3.47. At the plate he was 158-for-717 (.220) with 9 home runs and 84 runs scored
Run (baseball)
In baseball, a run is scored when a player advances around first, second and third base and returns safely to home plate, touching the bases in that order, before three outs are recorded and all obligations to reach base safely on batted balls are met or assured...
.
An alumnus of Union College
Union College
Union College is a private, non-denominational liberal arts college located in Schenectady, New York, United States. Founded in 1795, it was the first institution of higher learning chartered by the New York State Board of Regents. In the 19th century, it became the "Mother of Fraternities", as...
, Mountain died at the age of 79 in Schenectady, New York
Schenectady, New York
Schenectady is a city in Schenectady County, New York, United States, of which it is the county seat. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 66,135...
.