Frank Lange

Born: 10/28/1883 in Columbus, WI, USA

Died: 12/26/1945 in Madison, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-05-16 | Final Game: 1913-07-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Frank Herman Carl Lange

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Biography

Frank Lange was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1883, who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1910 to 1913. Known for his strong pitching skills, Lange finished his career with a record of 28 wins and 25 losses, showcasing a solid earned run average (ERA) of 2.96. Over the course of his four seasons in the big leagues, he struck out a notable 318 batters and recorded three saves, highlighting his effectiveness on the mound during a time when the game was evolving rapidly. Lange played during the early 1910s, a period marked by a transition in baseball as teams began to favor more specialized pitching roles. His ability to generate strikeouts set him apart in an era that still valued contact hitting. Although he may not have achieved the level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Lange's contributions to the game and consistent performance helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers. His legacy remains a testament to the skill and determination of players from the early days of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
28	25	95	60	25	4	3	498.3	455	164	9	219	318	2.96	0

Career ERA 2.96 vs. league average 3.15 across their career seasons — 5.9% 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
1910	CHW	AL	9	4	23	15	6	1	0	130.7	93	24	54	98	1.65	2.79 (+41%)	-
1911	CHW	AL	8	8	29	22	8	1	0	161.7	151	58	77	104	3.23	3.37 (+4%)	-
1912	CHW	AL	10	10	31	20	11	2	3	165.3	165	60	68	96	3.27	3.36 (+3%)	-
1913	CHW	AL	1	3	12	3	0	0	0	40.7	46	22	20	20	4.87	3.07 (-59%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
130	210	15	52	15	3	0	32	0	16	47	0.248	0.310	0.348	0.658	-79.5

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career OBP .310 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career SLG .348 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.658 vs. league average 0.676 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1910	CHW	AL	23	51	3	13	4	0	8	2	9	0.255	.249 (+2%)	.317 (-11%)	.326 (+2%)	.644 (-4%)	-52.2
1911	CHW	AL	54	76	7	22	6	2	16	7	15	0.289	.266 (+9%)	.336 (+8%)	.356 (+18%)	.693 (+13%)	167.6
1912	CHW	AL	36	65	4	14	4	1	7	4	18	0.215	.268 (-20%)	.335 (-19%)	.358 (-14%)	.694 (-17%)	-194.8
1913	CHW	AL	17	18	1	3	1	0	1	3	5	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0