Fran Mullins (born May 14 1957) is an American former professional baseball player who played as an infielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). He appeared in MLB for three teams between 1980 and 1986, most notably the Chicago White Sox, San Francisco Giants, and Cleveland Indians.
Early life and education
Francis Joseph Mullins was born in Oakland, California. He attended Santa Clara University, where he played college baseball for the Santa Clara Broncos and earned All‑American honors.
Professional career
Draft and minor leagues
Mullins was selected by the Chicago White Sox in both the 1978 and 1979 amateur drafts. After the 1979 draft he signed a professional contract and began his minor‑league career.
Chicago White Sox (1980)
Mullins made his MLB debut on September 1 1980 with the White Sox. He appeared in a limited number of games, primarily as a utility infielder.
Trade to Cincinnati Reds and Rule 5 draft
Following the 1983 season, Chicago traded Mullins to the Cincinnati Reds for pitcher Steve Christmas. Weeks later, the Reds left him unprotected, and the San Francisco Giants selected him in the Rule 5 draft.
San Francisco Giants (1984)
Mullins received his most extensive major‑league playing time with the Giants in 1984, appearing in 52 games. He posted a .218 batting average with two home runs and contributed primarily at third base and shortstop.
Minor‑league stint (1985)
He spent the 1985 season in the minor leagues, continuing to play various infield positions.
Cleveland Indians (1986)
The Cleveland Indians purchased Mullins from the Giants before the 1986 season. He appeared in his final MLB game on September 30 1986. The Indians released him after the season concluded.
Career statistics
In his MLB career, Mullins recorded a .203 batting average, hit two home runs, and drove in 18 runs. He played at least one game at each of the four infield positions, with most of his time at third base and shortstop.
Post‑playing career
Details about Mullins' activities following his baseball career are not widely documented in reliable public sources.
References
- “Fran Mullins.” Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fran_Mullins. Accessed 22 April 2026.
- Baseball‑Reference.com, player profile for Fran Mullins, https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mullifr01.shtml.
This entry reflects information available from verifiable encyclopedic and statistical sources.