Frank Fanovich

Born: 1/11/1923 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 8/27/2011 in New Smyrna Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-04-25 | Final Game: 1953-09-16

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Frank Joseph Fanovich

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Biography

Frank Fanovich was a professional baseball player born in 1923, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1949 to 1953. His career, while brief, was marked by his participation in a transformative era in the sport as baseball began to recover from the disruptions of World War II and move into a more dynamic phase of competition. Fanovich appeared in a total of 55 games during his time in the major leagues, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level, though his offensive contributions were limited. Throughout his career, Fanovich recorded 2 hits, resulting in a batting average of .133. He did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, and he also did not register any stolen bases. Despite these modest statistics, Fanovich's presence in the game during the early years of the post-war era reflects the challenges faced by many players of his generation, who often had to contend with the transitional nature of the league and changing playing styles. Though not a standout player in terms of statistics, his journey through the sport remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	5	55	4	0	0	0	105.0	106	64	7	65	64	5.49	0

Career ERA 5.49 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — 32.9% 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
1949	CIN	NL	0	2	29	1	0	0	0	43.3	44	26	28	27	5.40	4.12 (-31%)	192.6
1953	PHA	AL	0	3	26	3	0	0	0	61.7	62	38	37	37	5.55	4.14 (-34%)	-624.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
55	15	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.133	0.188	0.133	0.321	0.0

Career AVG .133 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 49.4% below league average.

Career OBP .188 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 44.8% below league average.

Career SLG .133 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 65.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.321 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 56.1% 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
1949	CIN	NL	29	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1953	PHA	AL	26	11	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	55	0	3	17	4	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1949	CIN	P	29	0	1	9	2	1
1953	PHA	P	26	0	2	8	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	55