Ken Frailing

Born: 1/19/1948 in Madison, WI, USA

Died: 8/25/2022 in Sarasota, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-09-01 | Final Game: 1976-06-06

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Kenneth Douglas Frailing

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Biography

Ken Frailing, born in 1948, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1972 until June 6, 1976. Known for his competitive spirit and versatile pitching style, Frailing made significant contributions to the teams he played for during the early 1970s, a period characterized by a transition in baseball as the sport began to see changes in player dynamics and strategy. Throughout his career, Frailing compiled a record of 10 wins and 16 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.96. He recorded a total of 136 strikeouts and notched 2 saves, showcasing his ability to be effective in critical situations. Although his career was relatively brief, Frailing's performances on the mound reflected the evolving nature of pitching in the post-deadball era, as players adapted to a game increasingly focused on power hitting and dynamic offensive strategies. His legacy remains a testament to the diverse talents that shaped the game during this transformative period in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
10	16	116	19	1	0	2	218.3	252	96	19	82	136	3.96	0

Career ERA 3.96 vs. league average 3.57 across their career seasons — 10.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1972	CHW	AL	1	0	4	0	0	0	3.0	3	1	1	1	3.00	—	-
1973	CHW	AL	0	0	10	0	0	0	18.3	18	4	7	15	1.96	3.75 (+48%)	-
1974	CHC	NL	6	9	55	16	1	1	125.3	150	54	43	71	3.88	3.63 (-7%)	-
1975	CHC	NL	2	5	41	0	0	1	53.0	61	32	26	39	5.43	3.71 (-46%)	-
1976	CHC	NL	1	2	6	3	0	0	18.7	20	5	5	10	2.41	3.51 (+31%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
119	41	6	9	0	0	0	6	0	2	11	0.220	0.256	0.220	0.475	0.0

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.

Career OBP .256 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.

Career SLG .220 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 40.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.475 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 31.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1972	CHW	AL	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1973	CHW	AL	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1974	CHC	NL	58	31	4	8	6	1	10	0.258	—	—	—	—
1975	CHC	NL	41	7	2	1	0	1	1	0.143	—	—	—	—
1976	CHC	NL	6	3	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—