Frank Mancuso

Born: 5/23/1918 in Houston, TX, USA

Died: 8/4/2007 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-04-18 | Final Game: 1947-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Frank Octavius Mancuso

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Biography

Frank Mancuso was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1944 to 1947. Born in 1918, Mancuso's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the impact of World War II and the integration of the sport. Over the course of his four-season career, he appeared in 337 games, showcasing his skills primarily as an infielder. Throughout his time in the league, Mancuso accumulated 241 hits, contributing to a batting average of .241. He demonstrated a balanced offensive approach with 5 home runs and 98 runs batted in, reflecting his ability to drive in runs during critical moments. Additionally, he recorded 2 stolen bases, highlighting his agility and base-running capabilities. Mancuso's contributions to his teams were significant during an era when baseball was not only a sport but also a source of hope and entertainment for many Americans. His career remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the resilience and evolution of the game in the mid-20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
337	1002	85	241	37	7	5	98	2	101	118	0.241	0.314	0.306	0.620	-1612.4

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .306 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.620 vs. league average 0.692 across their career seasons — 10.4% 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
1944	SLA	AL	88	244	19	50	11	0	1	24	1	20	32	0.205	.261 (-22%)	.325 (-17%)	.357 (-27%)	.683 (-22%)	-945.3
1945	SLA	AL	119	365	39	98	13	3	1	38	0	46	44	0.268	.260 (+3%)	.328 (+8%)	.354 (-7%)	.683 (avg)	121.1
1946	SLA	AL	87	262	22	63	8	3	3	23	1	30	31	0.240	.256 (-6%)	.328 (-2%)	.358 (-8%)	.687 (-5%)	-214.3
1947	WSN	AL	43	131	5	30	5	1	0	13	0	5	11	0.229	.262 (-13%)	.336 (-24%)	.376 (-25%)	.712 (-24%)	-573.9