Frank Corridon

Born: 11/25/1880 in Newport, RI, USA

Died: 2/21/1941 in Syracuse, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-04-15 | Final Game: 1910-09-07

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Francis Joseph Corridon

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Biography

Frank Corridon was a prominent American baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1904 to 1910. Born in 1880, Corridon made his mark during the early years of professional baseball, an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. He showcased exceptional skill on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 70-67 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.8. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded 458 strikeouts throughout his tenure in the major leagues, reflecting his proficiency and dominance over opposing hitters. Corridon's contributions to the game extended beyond merely his statistics; he was known for his competitive spirit and strategic pitching style. Over the course of his career, he also accumulated 7 saves, underscoring his versatility and ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Despite the challenges of playing in a rapidly evolving league, Corridon established himself as a reliable pitcher during a time when the sport was undergoing significant changes. His legacy remains a testament to the skill and dedication of early 20th-century baseball players.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
70	67	180	140	99	10	7	1216.0	1100	378	7	375	458	2.80	0

Career ERA 2.80 vs. league average 2.62 across their career seasons — 6.9% 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
1904	CHC	NL	5	5	12	10	9	0	0	100.3	88	34	37	34	3.05	2.66 (-15%)	-
1904	PHI	NL	6	5	12	11	11	1	0	94.3	88	23	28	44	2.19	2.66 (+17%)	-595.1
1905	PHI	NL	10	12	35	26	18	1	1	212.0	203	82	57	79	3.48	2.82 (-23%)	-645.7
1907	PHI	NL	18	14	37	32	23	3	2	274.0	228	75	89	131	2.46	2.50 (+1%)	1483.3
1908	PHI	NL	14	10	27	24	18	2	1	208.3	178	58	48	50	2.51	2.40 (-4%)	-154.5
1909	PHI	NL	11	7	27	19	11	3	0	171.0	147	40	61	69	2.11	2.55 (+17%)	-281.4
1910	STL	NL	6	14	30	18	9	0	3	156.0	168	66	55	51	3.81	2.79 (-37%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
188	445	28	80	5	2	1	22	3	25	102	0.180	0.230	0.207	0.437	-1764.2

Career AVG .180 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 26.9% below league average.

Career OBP .230 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 24.8% below league average.

Career SLG .207 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 34.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.437 vs. league average 0.622 across their career seasons — 29.8% 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
1904	CHC	NL	19	58	3	13	1	0	0	1	0	1	10	0.224	.246 (-9%)	.300 (-21%)	.321 (-25%)	.622 (-23%)	-198.1
1904	PHI	NL	12	35	4	6	1	0	0	3	0	1	9	0.171	—	—	—	—	-198.1
1905	PHI	NL	35	72	6	15	1	1	1	8	2	8	20	0.208	.248 (-16%)	.307 (-6%)	.322 (-10%)	.629 (-8%)	-79.0
1907	PHI	NL	38	97	6	16	0	1	0	8	1	4	20	0.165	.245 (-33%)	.304 (-30%)	.308 (-40%)	.613 (-35%)	-502.2
1908	PHI	NL	27	73	2	9	0	0	0	1	0	6	20	0.123	.240 (-49%)	.298 (-33%)	.306 (-60%)	.605 (-47%)	-467.5
1909	PHI	NL	27	59	4	11	0	0	0	1	0	4	9	0.186	.244 (-24%)	.306 (-22%)	.312 (-40%)	.618 (-31%)	-264.2
1910	STL	NL	30	51	3	10	2	0	0	0	0	1	14	0.196	.249 (-21%)	.317 (-33%)	.326 (-28%)	.644 (-31%)	-253.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	6	4	26	1	1	2
OF	2	1	1	0	1	0
P	180	140	72	453	33	10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1904	CHN	1B	5	3	22	1	1	2
1904	CHN	OF	2	1	1	0	1	0
1904	CHN	P	12	10	8	42	3	1
1904	PHI	P	12	11	6	36	1	2
1905	PHI	P	35	26	13	72	8	2
1907	PHI	1B	1	1	4	0	0	0
1907	PHI	P	37	32	14	99	9	3
1908	PHI	P	27	24	13	78	5	0
1909	PHI	P	27	19	8	70	4	0
1910	SLN	P	30	18	10	56	3	2