Frank Jelincich

Born: 9/3/1917 in San Jose, CA, USA

Died: 6/27/1992 in Rochester, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-09-06 | Final Game: 1941-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 198 lbs

Full name: Frank Anthony Jelincich

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Biography

Frank Jelincich was a professional baseball player born in 1917, who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period during the 1941 season. His career spanned from September 6 to September 25 of that year, during a time when the sport was on the brink of significant changes due to the impending involvement of the United States in World War II. Jelincich served primarily as a position player, appearing in four games in total. In his limited Major League tenure, Jelincich recorded one hit and drove in two runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .125. While his time in the big leagues was short-lived, his contributions during those appearances showcased his potential and the promise he held as a player. Despite not achieving widespread recognition, Jelincich remains a part of the historic tapestry of baseball, representing the countless athletes of his era who aspired to make their mark in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	8	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	1	2	0.125	0.222	0.125	0.347	0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 52.3% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 33.2% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 66.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.347 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — 50.8% 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
1941	CHC	NL	4	8	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	1	2	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	2	0	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1941	CHN	OF	2	0	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	2