Todd Frohwirth, baseball player, 1987-1996

Todd Frohwirth

Born: 9/28/1962 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

Died: 3/26/2017 in Waukesha, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-08-10 | Final Game: 1996-05-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Todd Gerard Frohwirth

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Biography

Todd Frohwirth, born in 1962, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 until 1996. He made his debut in an era marked by significant offensive output and the emergence of power hitters, yet he carved out a role as a reliable arm out of the bullpen. Over the course of his career, Frohwirth compiled a win-loss record of 20-19 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.6, showcasing his ability to keep opposing teams at bay. Frohwirth struck out 259 batters and secured 11 saves during his time in the majors, demonstrating his effectiveness in high-pressure situations. His playing style was characterized by a solid mix of pitches and a competitive spirit, earning him respect among teammates and opponents alike. While he may not have been a household name, Frohwirth contributed to the teams he played for and left a lasting impact on the game, particularly during the late 1980s and early 1990s when the landscape of baseball was rapidly changing.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
20 19 284 0 0 0 11 417.7 389 167 23 172 259 3.60 0

Career ERA 3.60 vs. league average 4.06 across their career seasons — 11.3% better 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
1987 PHI NL 1 0 10 0 0 0 0 11.0 12 0 2 9 0.00 4.29 (+100%) 692.7
1988 PHI NL 1 2 12 0 0 0 0 12.0 16 11 11 11 8.25 3.73 (-121%) -637.2
1989 PHI NL 1 0 45 0 0 0 0 62.7 56 25 18 39 3.59 3.71 (+3%) 566.6
1990 PHI NL 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 1.0 3 2 6 1 18.00 — 0.0
1991 BAL AL 7 3 51 0 0 0 3 96.3 64 20 29 77 1.87 3.91 (+52%) 3561.2
1992 BAL AL 4 3 65 0 0 0 4 106.0 97 29 41 58 2.46 3.75 (+34%) 868.7
1993 BAL AL 6 7 70 0 0 0 3 96.3 91 41 44 50 3.83 4.19 (+9%) -412.6
1994 BOS AL 0 3 22 0 0 0 1 26.7 40 32 17 13 10.80 4.51 (-139%) -834.1
1996 LAA AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 5.7 10 7 4 1 11.12 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
284 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 100.0% below 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
1987 PHI NL 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1988 PHI NL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 PHI NL 45 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1990 PHI NL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 BAL AL 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 BAL AL 65 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 BAL AL 70 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 BOS AL 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 LAA AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 284 0 37 92 7 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1987 PHI P 10 0 1 1 0 1
1988 PHI P 12 0 0 5 0 0
1989 PHI P 45 0 5 8 0 0
1990 PHI P 5 0 0 1 1 0
1991 BAL P 51 0 14 24 3 3
1992 BAL P 65 0 8 24 1 4
1993 BAL P 70 0 8 21 1 3
1994 BOS P 22 0 1 8 1 0
1996 CAL P 4 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 284

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 BAL AL $975,000
1992 BAL AL $265,000
1991 BAL AL $130,000
1990 PHI NL $110,000
1989 PHI NL $68,000
1988 PHI NL $62,500
Total Career Earnings $1,610,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Northwest Missouri State University Maryville MO 1983, 1984