Frank Linzy

Born: 9/15/1940 in Fort Gibson, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-08-14 | Final Game: 1974-09-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Frank Alfred Linzy

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Biography

Frank Linzy, born in 1940, was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball, known for his effective style and reliability on the mound during his career from 1963 to 1974. With a win-loss record of 62-57 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.85, Linzy established himself as a formidable competitor in an era that saw the rise of power hitting and increased offensive production. Throughout his career, he struck out 358 batters and recorded 111 saves, demonstrating his ability to both start games and secure victories in high-pressure situations. Linzy's contributions to the game were recognized early in his career when he earned the TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year award, highlighting his potential and impact as a newcomer in the league. His performance across various teams showcased not only his versatility but also his tenacity as a pitcher. Linzy's legacy is marked by his effectiveness in an era where pitching was often overshadowed by powerful offenses, making his achievements all the more significant in the context of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
62	57	516	2	0	0	111	816.7	790	259	35	282	358	2.85	0

Career ERA 2.85 vs. league average 3.50 across their career seasons — 18.4% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1963	SFG	NL	0	0	8	1	0	16.7	22	9	10	14	4.86	3.46 (-41%)	-
1965	SFG	NL	9	3	57	0	21	81.7	76	13	23	35	1.43	3.50 (+59%)	-
1966	SFG	NL	7	11	51	0	16	100.3	107	33	34	57	2.96	3.52 (+16%)	-
1967	SFG	NL	7	7	57	0	17	95.7	67	16	34	38	1.51	3.30 (+54%)	-
1968	SFG	NL	9	8	57	0	12	94.7	76	22	27	36	2.09	2.98 (+30%)	-
1969	SFG	NL	14	9	58	0	11	116.3	129	47	38	62	3.64	3.61 (-1%)	-
1970	SFG	NL	2	1	20	0	1	25.7	33	20	11	16	7.01	3.89 (-80%)	-
1970	STL	NL	3	5	47	0	2	61.3	66	25	23	19	3.67	3.89 (+6%)	-
1971	STL	NL	4	3	50	0	6	59.3	49	14	27	24	2.12	3.47 (+39%)	-
1972	ATL	AL	2	2	47	0	12	77.3	70	26	27	24	3.03	3.26 (+7%)	-
1973	ATL	AL	2	6	42	1	13	63.0	68	25	21	21	3.57	3.75 (+5%)	-
1974	PHI	NL	3	2	22	0	0	24.7	27	9	7	12	3.28	3.63 (+9%)	399.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
516	121	5	18	0	1	1	3	0	3	42	0.149	0.176	0.190	0.366	0.0

Career AVG .149 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 40.1% below league average.

Career OBP .176 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 44.1% below league average.

Career SLG .190 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 48.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.366 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 46.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1963	SFG	NL	8	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1965	SFG	NL	57	18	3	4	0	1	1	0	4	0.222	—	—	—	—
1966	SFG	NL	51	20	0	3	1	0	1	0	3	0.150	—	—	—	—
1967	SFG	NL	57	15	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.000	—	—	—	—
1968	SFG	NL	57	11	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—
1969	SFG	NL	58	30	1	8	0	0	1	3	10	0.267	—	—	—	—
1970	SFG	NL	20	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—
1970	STL	NL	47	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.000	—	—	—	—
1971	STL	NL	50	4	1	2	0	0	0	0	2	0.500	—	—	—	—
1972	ATL	AL	47	9	0	1	0	0	0	0	4	0.111	—	—	—	—
1973	ATL	AL	42	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1974	PHI	NL	22	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	516	2	51	236	9	17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1963	SFN	P	8	1	2	4	0	0
1965	SFN	P	57	0	8	39	0	2
1966	SFN	P	51	0	6	21	3	1
1967	SFN	P	57	0	8	32	0	2
1968	SFN	P	57	0	7	33	0	4
1969	SFN	P	58	0	6	37	3	2
1970	SFN	P	20	0	1	5	0	1
1970	SLN	P	47	0	2	15	0	0
1971	SLN	P	50	0	6	13	0	0
1972	ML4	P	47	0	2	18	1	3
1973	ML4	P	42	1	3	12	2	1
1974	PHI	P	22	0	0	7	0	1