Frank Owen, baseball player, 1901-1909

Frank Owen

Born: 12/23/1879 in Ypsilanti, MI, USA

Died: 11/24/1942 in Dearborn, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-04-26 | Final Game: 1909-05-12

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Frank Malcolm Owen

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Biography

Frank Owen, born in 1879, was a skilled pitcher who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1901 to 1909, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively minded game. Owen showcased his talents with a record of 82-67 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.55, reflecting his ability to control games and limit opposing offenses. Over his career, he accumulated 443 strikeouts and recorded 2 saves, demonstrating both his durability and effectiveness on the mound. Owen was known for his competitive spirit and strategic approach to pitching, traits that contributed to his success during a time when the game was evolving rapidly. He played for several teams, including the Chicago White Sox and the Philadelphia Athletics, and was a prominent figure in the league during his active years. His contributions to the sport helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers, and his legacy remains a notable part of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
82 67 194 155 119 16 2 1368.3 1249 388 17 298 443 2.55 0

Career ERA 2.55 vs. league average 2.75 across their career seasons — 7.3% better 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
1901 DET AL 1 3 8 5 3 0 0 56.0 70 27 30 17 4.34 3.49 (-24%) -1256.7
1903 CHW AL 8 12 26 20 15 1 1 167.3 167 65 44 66 3.50 3.10 (-13%) -
1904 CHW AL 21 15 37 36 34 4 1 315.0 243 68 61 103 1.94 2.66 (+27%) -
1905 CHW AL 21 13 42 38 32 3 0 334.0 276 78 56 125 2.10 2.82 (+25%) -
1906 CHW AL 22 13 42 36 27 7 0 293.0 289 76 54 66 2.33 2.68 (+13%) -
1907 CHW AL 2 3 11 4 2 0 0 47.0 43 13 13 15 2.49 2.50 (avg) -
1908 CHW AL 6 7 25 14 5 1 0 140.0 142 53 37 48 3.41 2.40 (-42%) -
1909 CHW AL 1 1 3 2 1 0 0 16.0 19 8 3 3 4.50 2.55 (-77%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
195 483 33 77 12 0 2 26 5 34 123 0.159 0.218 0.197 0.414 -2154.7

Career AVG .159 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 36.3% below league average.

Career OBP .218 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 29.4% below league average.

Career SLG .197 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 39.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.414 vs. league average 0.632 across their career seasons — 34.4% 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
1901 DET AL 9 20 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 7 0.050 — — — — 0.0
1903 CHW AL 26 57 3 7 0 0 0 3 0 7 21 0.123 .261 (-53%) .316 (-31%) .345 (-64%) .662 (-48%) -409.0
1904 CHW AL 37 107 10 23 2 0 2 7 2 10 25 0.215 .246 (-13%) .300 (-4%) .321 (-10%) .622 (-7%) -87.1
1905 CHW AL 42 124 8 18 2 0 0 4 2 5 26 0.145 .248 (-42%) .307 (-42%) .322 (-50%) .629 (-46%) -880.6
1906 CHW AL 42 103 7 14 4 0 0 7 0 8 27 0.136 .247 (-45%) .307 (-33%) .315 (-45%) .622 (-39%) -606.6
1907 CHW AL 11 16 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1908 CHW AL 25 50 3 9 3 0 0 4 1 3 15 0.180 .240 (-25%) .298 (-24%) .306 (-22%) .605 (-23%) -171.4
1909 CHW AL 3 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1906 WS CHA 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 0 0 6.0 6 2 3 2 3.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1906 WS CHA 0 0 1 0 0 6.0 6 2 3 2 3.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 0 0 1 0
P 194 130 92 527 14 18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1901 DET OF 1 0 0 0 1 0
1901 DET P 8 0 7 24 1 2
1903 CHA P 26 0 11 68 3 4
1904 CHA P 37 36 21 130 0 8
1905 CHA P 42 38 20 120 3 1
1906 CHA P 42 36 22 110 3 1
1907 CHA P 11 4 5 16 0 0
1908 CHA P 25 14 6 54 4 2
1909 CHA P 3 2 0 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 194
Left Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Michigan State University East Lansing MI 1897