Frank Drews

Born: 5/25/1916 in Buffalo, NY, USA

Died: 4/22/1972 in Buffalo, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-07-02 | Final Game: 1945-08-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Frank John Drews

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Biography

Frank Drews, born in 1916, was a professional baseball player who made his mark during a tumultuous time in American history, specifically the World War II era. He played as a position player in Major League Baseball from July 2, 1944, to August 5, 1945. Over the course of his brief career, Drews appeared in 95 games, recording 59 hits and driving in 29 runs. His batting average stood at .205, and he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases, reflecting the challenges many players faced during this period when the talent pool was impacted by the war. Drews’ tenure in the league coincided with a time when many star players enlisted in the military, leading to a unique landscape in baseball where lesser-known players had the opportunity to showcase their skills on a larger stage. While his statistical output may not have placed him among the game's greats, Drews contributed to the teams he played for during a critical moment in baseball history, embodying the spirit of perseverance that characterized the era. His experiences serve as a reminder of the diverse paths players took during the war, adding depth to the narrative of baseball’s history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
95	288	27	59	13	2	0	29	0	41	32	0.205	0.306	0.264	0.570	-715.3

Career AVG .205 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 21.6% below league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career SLG .264 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 25.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.570 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 16.6% 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
1944	BSN	NL	46	141	14	29	9	1	0	10	0	25	14	0.206	.261 (-21%)	.325 (+1%)	.357 (-21%)	.683 (-10%)	-171.9
1945	BSN	NL	49	147	13	30	4	1	0	19	0	16	18	0.204	.260 (-22%)	.328 (-14%)	.354 (-31%)	.683 (-23%)	-543.5