Frank Crespi

Born: 2/16/1918 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 3/1/1990 in Florissant, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-09-14 | Final Game: 1942-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Frank Angelo Joseph Crespi

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Biography

Frank Crespi, born in 1918, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player primarily in the infield during the early years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from 1938 until 1942, a period that coincided with the pre-World War II era, a time when the sport was beginning to evolve both in terms of talent and competition. Over his four-season career, Crespi appeared in 264 games, where he demonstrated his versatility and skill at the plate, amassing a total of 240 hits with a batting average of .263. Crespi contributed significantly to his teams, recording 88 RBIs and hitting 4 home runs throughout his tenure in the league. He also showcased his speed on the base paths, finishing his career with 8 stolen bases. While Crespi might not be widely remembered among the legends of the game, his steady performance during a transformative time in baseball history reflects the dedication and talent of players who laid the groundwork for future generations. His career serves as a reminder of the rich tapestry of baseball history, especially during an era marked by its own unique challenges and changes.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
4.0	4.0	1.0	2.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	0.500	0.500	1.000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1941	4.0	4.0	1.0	2.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	0.500	0.500	1.000

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
264	911	125	240	32	4	4	88	8	90	102	0.263	0.336	0.321	0.657	-490.5

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .336 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .321 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.657 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 8.0% 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
1938	STL	NL	7	19	2	5	2	0	0	1	0	2	7	0.263	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	STL	NL	15	29	3	5	1	0	0	6	0	3	6	0.172	—	—	—	—	0.0
1940	STL	NL	3	11	2	3	1	0	0	0	1	1	2	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0
1941	STL	NL	146	560	85	156	24	2	4	46	3	57	58	0.279	.262 (+6%)	.332 (+7%)	.373 (-6%)	.705 (avg)	166.0
1942	STL	NL	93	292	33	71	4	2	0	35	4	27	29	0.243	.253 (-4%)	.323 (-4%)	.349 (-23%)	.672 (-14%)	-656.4