Frank Makosky

Born: 1/20/1910 in Boonton, NJ, USA

Died: 1/10/1987 in Stroudsburg, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-04-30 | Final Game: 1937-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

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Biography

Frank Makosky was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1910, who played in the Major Leagues during the 1937 season. His career, though brief, showcased his capabilities on the mound as he contributed to his team with a record of 5-2. Competing in an era that was marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven style of play, Makosky's performance reflected the challenges and dynamics facing pitchers of his time. Throughout his single season in the league, he posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.97, striking out a total of 27 batters and securing 3 saves. Although his time in the Major Leagues was limited to just a few months, Makosky's contributions to the game exemplified the spirit of perseverance and the competitive nature of baseball during the late 1930s, a period that laid the foundation for future generations of players. After his retirement on September 30, 1937, he left behind a legacy that is remembered by baseball historians and enthusiasts alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	2	26	1	1	0	3	58.0	64	32	6	24	27	4.97	0

Career ERA 4.97 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — 14.5% worse 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
1937	NYY	AL	5	2	26	1	1	0	3	58.0	64	32	24	27	4.97	4.34 (-14%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
26	16	2	5	0	0	0	2	0	1	4	0.312	0.353	0.312	0.665	0.0

Career AVG .312 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — +13.0% above league average.

Career OBP .353 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .312 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 21.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.665 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 10.1% 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
1937	NYY	AL	26	16	2	5	0	0	0	2	0	1	4	0.312	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	26	0	3	21	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1937	NYA	P	26	0	3	21	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	26