Frank Funk, baseball player, 1960-1963

Frank Funk

Born: 8/30/1935 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 1960-09-03 | Final Game: 1963-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Franklin Ray Funk

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Biography

Frank Funk, born in 1935, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1960s. He played from 1960 until September 22, 1963, a period characterized by a transition in the game as it moved away from the deadball era and embraced more offensive play. Funk's career record stood at 20 wins and 17 losses, showcasing his ability to contribute effectively to his teams during a competitive time in baseball history. Funk achieved an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.01, reflecting his capability as a reliable pitcher on the mound. Over the course of his career, he recorded 150 strikeouts and secured 18 saves, demonstrating his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. His performance helped to solidify his reputation as a competent pitcher during a time when the game was evolving, making his contributions noteworthy in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
20 17 137 0 0 0 18 248.3 210 83 26 85 150 3.01 0

Career ERA 3.01 vs. league average 3.81 across their career seasons — 21.0% 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
1960 CLE AL 4 2 9 0 0 0 1 31.7 27 7 9 18 1.99 3.82 (+48%) 273.2
1961 CLE AL 11 11 56 0 0 0 11 92.3 79 34 31 64 3.31 4.03 (+18%) 1021.6
1962 CLE AL 2 1 47 0 0 0 6 80.7 62 29 32 49 3.24 3.96 (+18%) -1145.2
1963 ATL NL 3 3 25 0 0 0 0 43.7 42 13 13 19 2.68 3.46 (+23%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
138 45 3 3 0 0 0 2 0 3 26 0.067 0.125 0.067 0.192 0.0

Career AVG .067 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 73.8% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 61.1% below league average.

Career SLG .067 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 82.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.192 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 73.0% 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
1960 CLE AL 9 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1961 CLE AL 56 17 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 10 0.059 — — — — 0.0
1962 CLE AL 47 15 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0.067 — — — — 0.0
1963 ATL NL 26 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 137 0 24 30 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1960 CLE P 9 0 2 5 0 1
1961 CLE P 56 0 14 11 2 0
1962 CLE P 47 0 5 11 0 1
1963 ML1 P 25 0 3 3 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 137