Frankie Libran

Born: 5/6/1948 in Mayaguez, P.R.

Died: 5/16/2013 in Mayaguez, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1969-09-03 | Final Game: 1969-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Francisco Libran

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Biography

Frankie Libran was a professional baseball player born in 1948 who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the 1969 season. Playing primarily as a position player, Libran made his debut on September 3, 1969, and concluded his playing days shortly thereafter, wrapping up his time in the major leagues on September 28, 1969. Over the course of his ten games, he recorded one hit and one run batted in, finishing with a batting average of .1. Although his numbers may not reflect a long or impactful career, Libran's presence in the league came during a transformative time in baseball marked by the impending integration of the game and the evolution of player skills. Libran's playing style was characterized by his versatility as a position player, allowing him to adapt to various roles on the field, though he was unable to capitalize fully on his opportunities at the major league level. Despite not achieving significant statistical success, his participation in the league during a pivotal era in baseball history adds to the rich tapestry of the game. His short stint in the majors serves as a reminder of the countless players who have aspired to make their mark in the world of baseball, often facing fierce competition and the challenge of seizing fleeting opportunities.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	10	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.100	0.182	0.200	0.382	0.0

Career AVG .100 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 59.7% below league average.

Career OBP .182 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 43.2% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 45.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.382 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 44.6% 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
1969	SDP	NL	10	10	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
SS	9	2	4	10	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1969	SDN	SS	9	2	4	10	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Shortstop	9