Frank Baumann

Born: 7/1/1933 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 12/13/2020 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-07-31 | Final Game: 1965-05-08

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Frank Matt Baumann

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Biography

Frank Baumann, born in 1933, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from July 31, 1955, to May 8, 1965. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, Baumann played for several teams, establishing himself as a reliable arm on the mound. He finished his career with a record of 45 wins and 38 losses, showcasing his ability to contribute consistently to his team's success. With an earned run average (ERA) of 4.11, Baumann was known for his competitive spirit and ability to strike out batters, amassing a total of 384 strikeouts over the course of his career. Additionally, he recorded 13 saves, illustrating his versatility and capability in high-pressure situations. Baumann's playing era coincided with a transformative period in baseball, where the game was beginning to shift towards a more dynamic style, emphasizing power hitting and strong pitching. His contributions as a pitcher during this time helped shape the competitive landscape of the sport. Known for his work ethic and determination, Baumann left a lasting impact on the teams he played for and remains a respected figure in baseball history. His career reflects the dedication of a player who navigated the challenges of his time with skill and determination.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
45	38	244	78	19	4	13	797.3	856	364	70	300	384	4.11	0

Career ERA 4.11 vs. league average 3.79 across their career seasons — 8.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1955	BOS	AL	2	1	7	5	0	0	0	34.0	38	22	17	27	5.82	4.00 (-46%)	741.3
1956	BOS	AL	2	1	7	1	0	0	0	24.7	22	9	14	18	3.28	3.96 (+17%)	-142.1
1957	BOS	AL	1	0	4	1	0	0	0	12.0	13	5	3	7	3.75	3.83 (+2%)	138.3
1958	BOS	AL	2	2	10	7	2	0	0	52.3	56	26	27	31	4.47	3.86 (-16%)	-265.7
1959	BOS	AL	6	4	26	10	2	0	1	95.7	96	43	55	48	4.05	3.90 (-4%)	-2163.9
1960	CHW	AL	13	6	47	20	7	2	3	185.3	169	55	53	71	2.67	3.82 (+30%)	-
1961	CHW	AL	10	13	53	23	5	1	3	187.7	249	117	59	75	5.61	4.03 (-39%)	-
1962	CHW	AL	7	6	40	10	3	1	4	119.7	117	45	36	55	3.38	3.96 (+14%)	-
1963	CHW	AL	2	1	24	1	0	0	1	50.3	52	17	17	31	3.04	3.46 (+12%)	-
1964	CHW	AL	0	3	22	0	0	0	1	32.0	40	22	16	19	6.19	3.58 (-73%)	-
1965	CHC	NL	0	1	4	0	0	0	0	3.7	4	3	3	2	7.36	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
246	225	16	49	8	2	2	24	1	26	90	0.218	0.296	0.298	0.594	-336.2

Career AVG .218 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Career SLG .298 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 23.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.594 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1955	BOS	AL	7	13	1	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0
1956	BOS	AL	7	9	1	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1957	BOS	AL	4	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1958	BOS	AL	10	14	0	3	1	0	0	0	0	3	6	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0
1959	BOS	AL	26	29	0	6	0	1	0	3	0	2	13	0.207	—	—	—	—	0.0
1960	CHW	AL	47	52	2	8	1	0	0	6	0	9	25	0.154	.255 (-40%)	.323 (-15%)	.387 (-55%)	.711 (-37%)	-314.5
1961	CHW	AL	55	61	8	16	2	0	2	10	1	5	25	0.262	.258 (+2%)	.328 (-3%)	.399 (-1%)	.727 (-2%)	-21.7
1962	CHW	AL	40	30	3	8	2	1	0	4	0	6	9	0.267	—	—	—	—	0.0
1963	CHW	AL	24	11	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0
1964	CHW	AL	22	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1965	CHC	NL	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	244	78	33	133	7	7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1955	BOS	P	7	5	0	6	0	0
1956	BOS	P	7	1	1	1	1	0
1957	BOS	P	4	1	0	1	0	0
1958	BOS	P	10	7	1	6	0	0
1959	BOS	P	26	10	5	20	3	1
1960	CHA	P	47	20	4	25	1	1
1961	CHA	P	53	23	14	37	1	1
1962	CHA	P	40	10	5	23	1	3
1963	CHA	P	24	1	2	9	0	1
1964	CHA	P	22	0	1	4	0	0
1965	CHN	P	4	0	0	1	0	0