Frank Dasso

Born: 8/31/1917 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 6/8/2009 in Seattle, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-04-22 | Final Game: 1946-06-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Francis Joseph Nicholas Dasso

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Biography

Frank Dasso was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1945 to 1946. Born in 1917, he made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period following World War II, a time when the sport was experiencing a resurgence in popularity. Dasso played in a total of 45 games, finishing his career with a record of 4-5 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.91. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, he recorded 40 strikeouts throughout his time in the league, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters despite a limited number of appearances. Dasso's playing career was brief, yet he contributed to the game during a pivotal era, as baseball sought to reclaim its status as America's pastime amidst the post-war landscape. While he did not register any saves, his efforts as a pitcher reflected the determination and resilience that characterized many players of his time. Dasso's legacy lives on as a testament to the dedication of those who played the game in the years following the war, laying the groundwork for future generations of baseball talent.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Pitching

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1942	1.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Season	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
1942	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	5	18	12	6	0	0	96.7	91	42	9	55	40	3.91	0

Career ERA 3.91 vs. league average 3.63 across their career seasons — 7.8% 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
1945	CIN	NL	4	5	16	12	6	0	0	95.7	89	39	53	39	3.67	3.67 (avg)	-2734.0
1946	CIN	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	1.0	2	3	2	1	27.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
18	31	2	5	0	0	0	2	0	2	10	0.161	0.212	0.161	0.373	0.0

Career AVG .161 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 37.7% below league average.

Career OBP .212 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 35.5% below league average.

Career SLG .161 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 54.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.373 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 45.5% 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
1945	CIN	NL	16	31	2	5	0	0	0	2	0	2	10	0.161	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	CIN	NL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	18	0	6	19	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	CIN	P	16	0	6	19	0	1
1946	CIN	P	2	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	18