Frank Croucher

Born: 7/23/1914 in San Antonio, TX, USA

Died: 5/21/1980 in Webster, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-04-18 | Final Game: 1942-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Frank Donald Croucher

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Biography

Frank Croucher was a professional baseball player born in 1914, who played primarily as a position player from 1939 until his retirement in 1942. Over the course of his career, Croucher appeared in 296 games, where he compiled a total of 235 hits, including 7 home runs and 86 runs batted in, while maintaining a batting average of .251. His contributions on the field also included 4 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to add speed to his game during an era that valued both contact hitting and situational baserunning. Croucher's playing career unfolded during a tumultuous time in American history, as World War II loomed large and significantly impacted the sport of baseball. Many players left the game to serve in the military, creating opportunities for others like Croucher to showcase their talents. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Croucher's perseverance and impact in the major leagues during this challenging period remain noteworthy, reflecting the resilience of athletes during a time of great national strife.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
296	935	94	235	37	5	7	86	4	56	128	0.251	0.296	0.324	0.620	-2416.4

Career AVG .251 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.

Career SLG .324 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.620 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 12.6% 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
1939	DET	AL	97	324	38	87	15	0	5	40	2	16	42	0.269	.274 (-2%)	.342 (-11%)	.393 (-8%)	.735 (-10%)	-653.8
1940	DET	AL	37	57	3	6	0	0	0	2	0	4	5	0.105	.267 (-61%)	.335 (-51%)	.387 (-73%)	.722 (-63%)	-610.0
1941	DET	AL	136	489	51	124	21	4	2	39	2	33	72	0.254	.262 (-3%)	.332 (-8%)	.373 (-13%)	.705 (-11%)	-1079.3
1942	WSN	AL	26	65	2	18	1	1	0	5	0	3	9	0.277	.253 (+9%)	.323 (-4%)	.349 (-8%)	.672 (-6%)	-73.3