Frank Browning

Born: 10/29/1882 in Falmouth, KY, USA

Died: 5/19/1948 in San Antonio, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-04-16 | Final Game: 1910-05-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'5" | Weight: 145 lbs

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Biography

Frank Browning was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1882 who had a brief but noteworthy career in the major leagues. He played from April 16, 1910, to May 30, 1910, during a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Over the course of his short stint, Browning compiled a record of 2-2 and demonstrated his effectiveness on the mound with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.57. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded 16 strikeouts during his career, alongside contributing to his team's success with 3 saves. Though Browning's time in the majors was limited, he left an indelible mark on the game through his pitching prowess. His performances came at a time when pitchers heavily relied on skill and strategy rather than the power-oriented approach that would later dominate the sport. Browning's contributions, albeit brief, reflect the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, a time when the game was evolving and setting the stage for future generations of players.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	2	11	6	2	0	3	49.0	51	14	0	10	16	2.57	0

Career ERA 2.57 vs. league average 2.79 across their career seasons — 7.8% 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
1910	DET	AL	2	2	11	6	2	0	3	49.0	51	14	10	16	2.57	2.79 (+8%)	591.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	14	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	0.000	0.067	0.000	0.067	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .067 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 79.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.067 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — 89.7% 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
1910	DET	AL	11	14	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	11	6	3	21	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1910	DET	P	11	6	3	21	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	11