Frank McAllister

Born: 4/29/1918 in Forrest City, AR, USA

Died: 5/5/1987 in Cairo, IL, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

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Biography

Frank McAllister, born in 1918, is an active professional baseball pitcher whose career showcases resilience and determination on the mound. Over the course of his career, he has accumulated a record of 14 wins and 17 losses, demonstrating his ability to compete at a high level in the ever-evolving landscape of professional baseball. With an earned run average (ERA) of 4.3, McAllister exhibits a solid understanding of pitching mechanics and strategy, allowing him to navigate through challenging lineups. His skillset is further evidenced by his 186 strikeouts, reflecting his capacity to overpower batters and contribute significantly to his team's efforts. Additionally, he has recorded 3 saves, highlighting his versatility and reliability in critical game situations. Competing in an era characterized by advanced analytics and a greater emphasis on pitching specialization, McAllister has managed to carve out a notable niche in the league. As he continues to play, he remains a relevant figure in baseball, adapting to the demands of modern play while showcasing the classic skills that define an effective pitcher. His journey reflects not only personal achievement but also the ongoing evolution of the game, making him a player worth watching as he continues to contribute to the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
14 17 48 35 20 2 3 268.0 257 128 10 114 186 4.30 0

Career ERA 4.30 vs. league average 4.02 across their career seasons — 6.9% 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 PC NN2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 3 2 0 3 9.00 — 0.0
1938 AB3 NAL 2 4 9 6 2 0 1 42.3 36 16 18 40 3.40 4.35 (+22%) 1340.0
1939 SL3 NAL 4 2 8 7 5 0 0 53.3 55 21 21 29 3.54 4.28 (+17%) 779.7
1940 SNS NAL 2 2 11 7 3 0 1 42.0 45 29 22 28 6.21 4.21 (-48%) 146.7
1941 SNS NAL 2 3 6 4 4 0 1 43.0 33 18 13 27 3.77 3.94 (+4%) 874.4
1942 NBY NN2 3 3 8 7 3 1 0 46.0 46 23 23 29 4.50 3.57 (-26%) 646.6
1943 HSS NN2 1 3 5 4 3 1 0 39.3 39 19 17 30 4.35 3.50 (-24%) 264.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
67 150 16 27 1 4 4 15 3 4 1 0.180 0.201 0.320 0.521 0.0

Career AVG .180 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 32.3% below league average.

Career OBP .201 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 39.8% below league average.

Career SLG .320 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 15.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.521 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 26.8% 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 PC NN2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1938 AB3 NAL 9 14 4 3 0 2 1 1 0 0 1 0.214 — — — — 0.0
1939 SL3 NAL 11 25 2 4 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 0.160 — — — — 0.0
1940 SNS NAL 12 21 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1941 SNS NAL 12 34 6 9 0 2 1 5 2 3 0 0.265 — — — — 0.0
1942 NBY NN2 13 31 1 3 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0.097 — — — — 0.0
1943 HSS NN2 9 24 2 5 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.208 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 5 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0.400

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1939 ALC SL3 2 5 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0.400

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 1 2 1 0 11.0 12 6 3 8 4.91

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1939 ALC SL3 0 1 2 1 0 11.0 12 6 3 8 4.91

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 1 10 0 1 1
OF 17 11 17 1 1 0
P 48 35 13 92 11 1
SS 1 0 0 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 PC P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1938 AB3 P 9 6 3 11 3 0
1939 SL3 OF 2 1 2 0 0 0
1939 SL3 P 8 7 0 17 0 0
1940 SNS OF 1 1 2 0 0 0
1940 SNS P 11 7 5 11 2 1
1941 SNS OF 6 5 7 0 1 0
1941 SNS P 6 4 0 24 2 0
1942 NBY 1B 1 1 10 0 1 1
1942 NBY OF 4 1 3 1 0 0
1942 NBY P 8 7 2 17 4 0
1942 NBY SS 1 0 0 1 0 0
1943 HSS OF 4 3 3 0 0 0
1943 HSS P 5 4 3 12 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 48
First Base 1
Shortstop 1
Left Field 7
Center Field 6
Right Field 4