Frank Bork

Born: 7/13/1940 in Buffalo, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-04-15 | Final Game: 1964-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Frank Bernard Bork

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Biography

Frank Bork was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1940, who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball during the mid-1960s. He played from 1964 until April 15, 1964, through October 3 of the same year, primarily demonstrating his skills in relief roles. Bork’s pitching style was characterized by a solid fastball and a diverse array of breaking pitches, allowing him to effectively navigate the challenges of competing at the highest level. Throughout his career, Bork compiled a record of 2-2 and finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.07 over his appearances. He recorded a total of 31 strikeouts and secured 2 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute in high-pressure situations. Although his time in the majors was short, Bork's presence on the mound during this era of baseball was a testament to the evolving nature of the game as it transitioned from the deadball era into a phase where pitching strategies were becoming increasingly sophisticated. His contributions, albeit limited, reflect the depth of talent and the competitive spirit that characterized the league during the 1960s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	2	33	2	0	0	2	42.0	51	19	6	11	31	4.07	0

Career ERA 4.07 vs. league average 3.58 across their career seasons — 13.7% 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
1964	PIT	NL	2	2	33	2	0	0	2	42.0	51	19	11	31	4.07	3.58 (-14%)	-278.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
33	5	1	1	0	0	0	2	0	1	4	0.200	0.333	0.200	0.533	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — +6.6% above league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 47.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.533 vs. league average 0.690 across their career seasons — 22.8% 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
1964	PIT	NL	33	5	1	1	0	0	0	2	0	1	4	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	33	2	1	10	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1964	PIT	P	33	2	1	10	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	33