Frank Fernandez

Born: 4/16/1943 in Staten Island, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-09-12 | Final Game: 1972-05-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

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Biography

Frank Fernandez, born in 1943, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1967 until his retirement in 1972. Primarily serving as a position player, Fernandez played a total of 285 games during his career. He was known for his power at the plate, notching 39 home runs and driving in 116 runs, although his batting average settled at .199. His contributions to his teams were marked by a combination of offensive potential and versatility, allowing him to be a reliable option in various roles. Fernandez played during an era when baseball was transitioning into a more power-oriented game. While his batting average may not have reflected the success of some of his contemporaries, his ability to hit home runs showcased his potential as a slugger. He also demonstrated a degree of speed on the base paths, accumulating 4 stolen bases over his career. Despite the challenges he faced, Fernandez left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, remembered as a player who exemplified the grit and determination characteristic of the late 1960s and early 1970s baseball landscape.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
285	727	92	145	21	2	39	116	4	164	231	0.199	0.350	0.395	0.744	2022.5

Career AVG .199 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.

Career OBP .350 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — +11.4% above league average.

Career SLG .395 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — +8.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.744 vs. league average 0.677 across their career seasons — +10.0% above 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
1967	NYY	AL	9	28	1	6	2	0	1	4	1	2	7	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0
1968	NYY	AL	51	135	15	23	6	1	7	30	1	35	50	0.170	.236 (-28%)	.298 (+14%)	.340 (+13%)	.638 (+14%)	411.6
1969	NYY	AL	89	229	34	51	6	1	12	29	1	65	68	0.223	.248 (-10%)	.320 (+25%)	.369 (+12%)	.689 (+18%)	1068.4
1970	OAK	AL	94	252	30	54	5	0	15	44	1	40	76	0.214	.253 (-16%)	.325 (avg)	.385 (+7%)	.711 (+4%)	254.7
1971	OAK	AL	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1971	WS2	AL	18	30	0	3	0	0	0	4	0	4	10	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1971	OAK	AL	2	5	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1971	CHC	NL	17	41	11	7	1	0	4	4	0	17	15	0.171	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	CHC	NL	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	214	192	1116	91	10	10
OF	27	22	30	4	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1967	NYA	C	7	7	42	3	0	0
1967	NYA	OF	2	2	1	1	0	0
1968	NYA	C	45	44	240	27	3	2
1968	NYA	OF	4	2	5	1	0	0
1969	NYA	C	65	57	321	29	2	2
1969	NYA	OF	14	12	15	1	1	0
1970	OAK	C	76	68	405	25	3	6
1970	OAK	OF	1	1	2	0	0	0
1971	OAK	C	2	1	6	1	0	0
1971	WS2	C	1	1	5	0	0	0
1971	WS2	OF	6	5	7	1	0	0
1971	OAK	C	1	1	5	0	0	0
1971	CHN	C	16	13	91	6	2	0
1972	CHN	C	1	0	1	0	0	0