Marion Fricano

Born: 7/15/1923 in Brant, NY, USA

Died: 5/18/1976 in Tijuana, Baja California, México

MLB Debut: 1952-09-06 | Final Game: 1955-08-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Marion John Fricano

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Biography

Marion Fricano, born in 1923, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1952 to 1955. Known for his competitive spirit and determination on the mound, Fricano's career spanned a transitional period in baseball, marking the tail end of the post-war era. Over his four-season career, he recorded a win-loss record of 15-23 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.32, while striking out 115 batters and achieving 1 save. Fricano's playing style was characterized by his ability to mix pitches and keep hitters off balance, though his win-loss record reflected the challenges he faced in a league that was increasingly competitive. Despite the ups and downs of his career, Fricano contributed to his teams with a workmanlike approach, earning respect among peers for his dedication to the game. His contributions to baseball, though perhaps not as heralded as some of his contemporaries, are a reminder of the many players who shaped the sport during the dynamic years of the 1950s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
15	23	88	43	14	0	1	387.7	393	186	40	164	115	4.32	0

Career ERA 4.32 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — 9.8% 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
1952	PHA	AL	1	0	2	0	0	0	5.0	5	1	1	0	1.80	—	0.0
1953	PHA	AL	9	12	39	23	10	0	211.0	206	91	90	67	3.88	4.14 (+6%)	-2634.1
1954	PHA	AL	5	11	37	20	4	1	151.7	163	87	64	43	5.16	3.90 (-32%)	-2882.0
1955	KC1	AL	0	0	10	0	0	0	20.0	19	7	9	5	3.15	4.00 (+21%)	-260.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
100	113	9	16	1	0	0	1	1	5	42	0.142	0.178	0.150	0.328	-634.4

Career AVG .142 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 45.4% below league average.

Career OBP .178 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 46.4% below league average.

Career SLG .150 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 61.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.328 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 54.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1952	PHA	AL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1953	PHA	AL	46	69	6	10	1	1	1	4	30	0.145	.264 (-45%)	.335 (-43%)	.397 (-60%)	.733 (-52%)	-634.4
1954	PHA	AL	42	41	3	4	0	0	0	1	12	0.098	—	—	—	—	0.0
1955	KC1	AL	10	3	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0.667	—	—	—	—	0.0