Emil Frisk

Born: 10/15/1874 in Kalkaska, MI, USA

Died: 1/27/1922 in Seattle, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1899-09-02 | Final Game: 1907-04-23

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: John Emil Frisk

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Biography

Emil Frisk was a professional baseball pitcher active during the early 20th century, having played from 1899 until 1907. Born in 1874, Frisk's career unfolded in the formative years of Major League Baseball, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. He made his debut on September 2, 1899, and concluded his playing days on April 23, 1907, leaving a mark as a reliable, if not dominant, presence on the mound. Over the course of his career, Frisk compiled a win-loss record of 8-10 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.15. He recorded a total of 39 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite a relatively modest strikeout total. Although he did not secure any saves, Frisk contributed to his teams with his durability and competitive spirit during a time when pitchers often faced heavy workloads. His career, while not filled with overwhelming statistics, reflected the challenges and evolution of pitching in a rapidly changing baseball landscape.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
8	10	20	16	15	0	0	143.0	175	66	2	43	39	4.15	0

Career ERA 4.15 vs. league average 3.65 across their career seasons — 13.9% 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
1899	CIN	NL	3	6	9	9	9	0	0	68.3	81	30	17	17	3.95	3.85 (-3%)	361.6
1901	DET	AL	5	4	11	7	6	0	0	74.7	94	36	26	22	4.34	3.49 (-24%)	-283.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
158	506	73	135	15	6	4	45	7	48	69	0.267	0.346	0.344	0.690	888.5

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .346 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +8.4% above league average.

Career SLG .344 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.690 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — near 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
1899	CIN	NL	9	25	5	7	1	0	0	2	0	2	6	0.280	—	—	—	—	0.0
1901	DET	AL	20	48	10	15	3	0	1	7	0	3	6	0.312	—	—	—	—	131.6
1905	SLA	AL	124	429	58	112	11	6	3	36	7	42	56	0.261	.248 (+5%)	.307 (+11%)	.322 (+4%)	.629 (+8%)	756.9
1907	SLA	AL	5	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0