Frank Kalin

Born: 10/3/1917 in Steubenville, OH, USA

Died: 1/12/1975 in Weirton, WV, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-09-25 | Final Game: 1943-05-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Frank Bruno Kalin

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Biography

Frank Kalin, born in 1917, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues during a brief career spanning from 1940 to 1943. Although his time in the big leagues was limited to just seven games, Kalin's journey to the majors reflected the challenges and aspirations of players during an era marked by the onset of World War II. He played primarily as a position player, contributing one run batted in over his career, although he did not record any hits or home runs, finishing with a batting average of .0. Kalin's career unfolded during a tumultuous time in American history, as many athletes were enlisting in the military, and the landscape of baseball was shifting. While he may not have achieved statistical prominence, his presence in the major leagues serves as a reminder of the countless players who aspired to reach the highest level of the sport. After his playing days, Kalin's legacy remains as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the dedication and passion that defined the game during the early 1940s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	7	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	0.000	0.222	0.000	0.222	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 32.7% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.222 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 68.1% 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
1940	PIT	NL	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	CHW	AL	4	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
OF	2	0	2	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1940	PIT	OF	2	0	2	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	1
Right Field	1