Vic Frazier

Born: 8/5/1904 in Ruston, LA, USA

Died: 1/10/1977 in Jacksonville, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-04-18 | Final Game: 1939-06-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 182 lbs

Full name: Victor Patrick Frazier

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Biography

Vic Frazier was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1904, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1931 until 1939. He played during an era that was transitioning from the lively ball period into a time of increased pitching specialization. Frazier's career spanned several seasons, during which he compiled a win-loss record of 23-38 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.77. Throughout his tenure, he struck out 170 batters and recorded 4 saves, showcasing his capacity as both a starter and a reliever. Frazier's playing style reflected the competitive spirit of the 1930s, a decade marked by significant challenges for pitchers due to the offensive prowess of batters. Despite facing tough competition, he contributed to his teams with a solid work ethic and determination on the mound. His career statistics, while not indicative of a dominant ace, reveal the grit and resilience that defined many pitchers of his time. After concluding his professional career on June 20, 1939, Frazier left a legacy as a part of baseball's rich tapestry, embodying the struggles and successes of the game during a pivotal era in its history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
7.0	7.0	1.0	1.0	0	0	1.0	1.0	0	1.0	0	0.143	0.143	0.571	0.714

Pitching

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
7.0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0.0	26.0	19.0	12.0	6.0	0	0	7.90

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1935	3.0	3.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
1937	4.0	4.0	1.0	1.0	0	0	1.0	1.0	0	1.0	0	0.250	0.250	1.000	1.250

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Season	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
1935	2.0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0.0	10.0	7.0	0	2.0	0	0	0.00
1937	5.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	16.0	12.0	12.0	4.0	0	0	16.20

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
23	38	126	68	21	2	4	579.0	686	371	37	291	170	5.77	0

Career ERA 5.77 vs. league average 4.17 across their career seasons — 38.4% 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
1931	CHW	AL	13	15	46	29	13	2	4	254.0	258	126	127	87	4.46	4.10 (-9%)	-
1932	CHW	AL	3	13	29	21	4	0	0	146.0	180	101	70	33	6.23	4.13 (-51%)	-
1933	CHW	AL	1	1	10	1	0	0	0	20.3	32	20	11	4	8.85	3.86 (-130%)	-
1933	DET	AL	5	5	20	14	4	0	0	104.3	129	77	59	26	6.64	3.86 (-72%)	-3742.9
1934	DET	AL	1	3	8	2	0	0	0	22.7	30	15	12	11	5.96	4.29 (-39%)	182.7
1937	BSN	NL	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	8.0	12	5	1	2	5.62	—	0.0
1939	CHW	AL	0	1	10	1	0	0	0	23.7	45	27	11	7	10.27	4.28 (-140%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
126	186	17	33	3	0	0	16	0	13	42	0.177	0.231	0.194	0.425	-452.2

Career AVG .177 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 35.5% below league average.

Career OBP .231 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 31.6% below league average.

Career SLG .194 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 50.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.425 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 41.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1931	CHW	AL	46	86	10	18	2	10	7	14	0.209	.276 (-24%)	.338 (-21%)	.388 (-40%)	.726 (-31%)	-452.2
1932	CHW	AL	29	44	2	4	1	0	3	14	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0
1933	CHW	AL	10	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1933	DET	AL	20	37	3	7	0	5	3	8	0.189	—	—	—	—	0.0
1934	DET	AL	8	7	2	2	0	1	0	2	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	BSN	NL	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	CHW	AL	10	7	0	2	0	0	0	3	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0