Claim: Frank Heifer, baseman and outfielder for the 1875 Boston Red Stockings, played for less than 20 games and had a batting average of 280.
Evidence: Franklin "Heck" Heifer (January 18, 1854 – August 29, 1893) was a first baseman and outfielder in the National Association for the 1875 Boston Red Stockings. 11 .280 Frank Heifer