Frank Blake

Born: 9/22/1910 in Boston, MA, USA

Throws: L

Full name: Francis Blake

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Biography

Frank Blake is an active professional baseball pitcher born in 1910, known for his impressive performance on the mound. With a career record of 8-5 and an exceptional earned run average (ERA) of 2.26, Blake showcases a blend of skill and competitiveness that places him among the noteworthy pitchers of his era. He has recorded 101 strikeouts throughout his career, demonstrating his ability to dominate batters with precision and power. Additionally, Blake has achieved 1 save, highlighting his versatility and reliability in high-pressure situations. Blake's playing style reflects a traditional approach to pitching, emphasizing strategic placement and a strong understanding of hitters. As he continues to contribute to his team's success, his performance remains crucial in a league that increasingly values pitching depth and effectiveness. In an era where the dynamics of the game are constantly evolving, Blake's consistent output and resilience on the mound make him an important figure in contemporary baseball. His ongoing career not only adds to his personal legacy but also enriches the fabric of the sport as it adapts to new challenges and trends.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 5 20 14 10 2 1 119.7 80 30 3 59 101 2.26 0

Career ERA 2.26 vs. league average 4.25 across their career seasons — 46.9% better 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
1932 BBS EWL 1 1 3 1 0 0 1 10.7 7 3 7 9 2.53 4.13 (+39%) 116.8
1934 NBY IND 4 3 8 7 6 2 0 59.7 36 8 24 41 1.21 4.29 (+72%) 1466.1
1935 NYC NN2 3 1 9 6 4 0 0 49.3 37 19 28 51 3.47 4.35 (+20%) 1164.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
36 67 12 17 5 1 1 8 0 5 0 0.254 0.306 0.403 0.709 0.0

Career AVG .254 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career SLG .403 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.709 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — near 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
1932 BBS EWL 14 22 3 4 1 0 1 4 0 2 0 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1934 NBY IND 10 25 7 10 4 1 0 3 0 2 0 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1935 NYC NN2 12 20 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.150 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1935 NLC NYC 3 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 1 2 2 0 17.0 14 3 12 9 1.59

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1935 NLC NYC 1 1 2 2 0 17.0 14 3 12 9 1.59

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 6 4 8 0 0 0
P 20 15 3 40 2 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1932 BBS OF 6 4 8 0 0 0
1932 BBS P 3 1 0 10 0 0
1934 NBY P 8 7 3 21 1 2
1935 NYC P 9 7 0 9 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 20
Left Field 6