Danny Frisella

Born: 3/4/1946 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 1/1/1977 in Phoenix, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-07-27 | Final Game: 1976-09-23

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

Full name: Daniel Vincent Frisella

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Biography

Danny Frisella was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1976. Born in 1946, Frisella made his mark primarily in the National League, where he was known for his competitive spirit and effective pitching style. Over the course of his career, he achieved a record of 34 wins and 40 losses, with a solid earned run average (ERA) of 3.32. Frisella was particularly noted for his ability to strike out batters, amassing a total of 471 strikeouts, and he contributed significantly to his teams with 57 saves, showcasing his role as a reliable relief pitcher. Frisella's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball characterized by a shift toward more specialized pitching roles. His contributions were particularly valuable in an era where bullpens became increasingly important. While he may not have been a household name, Frisella played a crucial role on the teams he represented, and his performances on the mound earned him respect among peers and fans alike. After retiring in 1976, Frisella left behind a legacy as a steady and dependable pitcher whose skill set reflected the evolving strategies of the game during his time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
34	40	351	17	0	0	57	609.3	529	225	53	286	471	3.32	0

Career ERA 3.32 vs. league average 3.52 across their career seasons — 5.7% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1967	NYN	NL	1	6	14	11	0	74.0	68	28	33	51	3.41	3.30 (-3%)	-467.9
1968	NYN	NL	2	4	19	4	2	50.7	53	22	17	47	3.91	2.98 (-31%)	208.3
1969	NYN	NL	0	0	3	0	0	4.7	8	4	3	5	7.71	—	0.0
1970	NYN	NL	8	3	30	1	1	65.7	49	22	34	54	3.02	3.89 (+22%)	910.1
1971	NYN	NL	8	5	53	0	12	90.7	76	20	30	93	1.99	3.47 (+43%)	2578.7
1972	NYN	NL	5	8	39	0	9	67.3	63	25	20	46	3.34	3.26 (-2%)	-348.7
1973	ATL	NL	1	2	42	0	8	45.0	40	21	23	27	4.20	3.75 (-12%)	-754.0
1974	ATL	NL	3	4	36	1	6	41.7	37	24	28	27	5.18	3.63 (-43%)	-965.4
1975	SDP	NL	1	6	65	0	9	97.7	86	34	51	67	3.13	3.71 (+16%)	-
1976	STL	NL	0	0	18	0	1	22.7	19	10	13	11	3.97	3.51 (-13%)	-
1976	ATL	AL	5	2	32	0	9	49.3	30	15	34	43	2.74	3.51 (+22%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
351	78	3	14	1	0	0	4	2	4	25	0.179	0.220	0.192	0.412	0.0

Career AVG .179 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 28.4% below league average.

Career OBP .220 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 31.0% below league average.

Career SLG .192 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 47.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.412 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 39.8% 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
1967	NYN	NL	14	23	1	2	1	1	1	1	8	0.087	—	—	—	—
1968	NYN	NL	19	12	0	1	0	0	1	0	7	0.083	—	—	—	—
1969	NYN	NL	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1970	NYN	NL	30	13	0	4	0	1	0	1	4	0.308	—	—	—	—
1971	NYN	NL	53	13	1	3	0	1	0	1	2	0.231	—	—	—	—
1972	NYN	NL	39	7	0	2	0	1	0	0	1	0.286	—	—	—	—
1973	ATL	NL	42	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—
1974	ATL	NL	36	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1975	SDP	NL	65	5	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	0.200	—	—	—	—
1976	STL	NL	18	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1976	ATL	AL	32	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	351	17	39	87	6	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1967	NYN	P	14	11	3	12	2	0
1968	NYN	P	19	4	3	8	0	0
1969	NYN	P	3	0	0	0	0	0
1970	NYN	P	30	1	3	8	0	1
1971	NYN	P	53	0	7	13	0	0
1972	NYN	P	39	0	5	15	1	0
1973	ATL	P	42	0	4	6	1	0
1974	ATL	P	36	1	5	2	0	2
1975	SDN	P	65	0	6	13	2	0
1976	SLN	P	18	0	2	3	0	0
1976	ML4	P	32	0	1	7	0	0