Sam Frock

Born: 12/23/1882 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 11/3/1925 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-09-21 | Final Game: 1911-05-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Samuel William Frock

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Biography

Sam Frock was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1907 to 1911. Born in 1882, Frock made his mark in the early 20th century during a time when the game was evolving, moving away from the deadball era into a more offense-driven style of play. He played for several teams, showcasing his skills primarily in the National League, where he compiled a career record of 15-23 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.23. Frock distinguished himself as a reliable arm on the mound, accumulating 111 strikeouts and securing 3 saves over the course of his career. Frock's playing style reflected the competitive nature of the era, characterized by strategic pitching and a focus on finesse rather than sheer power. Though his win-loss record may not have been stellar, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, and he was known for his ability to keep runs to a minimum, as evidenced by his respectable ERA. Frock's tenure in Major League Baseball may not have been lengthy, but his efforts in the early years of the league contribute to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
15	23	63	37	20	3	3	343.0	348	123	9	113	111	3.23	0

Career ERA 3.23 vs. league average 2.81 across their career seasons — 15.0% 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
1907	BSN	NL	1	2	5	3	3	1	0	33.3	28	11	11	12	2.97	2.50 (-19%)	-436.7
1909	PIT	NL	2	1	8	4	3	0	1	36.3	44	10	4	11	2.48	2.55 (+3%)	304.8
1910	PIT	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.0	2	1	2	1	4.50	—	0.0
1910	BSN	NL	12	19	45	29	13	2	2	255.3	245	91	91	79	3.21	2.79 (-15%)	-3170.0
1911	BSN	NL	0	1	4	1	1	0	0	16.0	29	10	5	8	5.62	3.37 (-67%)	179.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
63	117	6	20	0	0	0	9	1	1	43	0.171	0.178	0.171	0.349	-531.6

Career AVG .171 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 32.1% below league average.

Career OBP .178 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 43.8% below league average.

Career SLG .171 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 47.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.349 vs. league average 0.643 across their career seasons — 45.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1907	BSN	NL	5	14	0	1	1	0	0	5	0.071	—	—	—	—
1909	PIT	NL	8	14	1	2	1	0	0	4	0.143	—	—	—	—
1910	PIT	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1910	BSN	NL	45	84	5	16	7	1	1	32	0.190	.249 (-24%)	.317 (-37%)	.326 (-42%)	.644 (-39%)
1911	BSN	NL	4	5	0	1	0	0	0	2	0.200	—	—	—	—