Frank Papish, baseball player, 1945-1950

Frank Papish

Born: 10/21/1917 in Pueblo, CO, USA

Died: 8/30/1965 in Pueblo, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-05-08 | Final Game: 1950-06-27

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 192 lbs

Full name: Frank Richard Papish

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Biography

Frank Papish, born in 1917, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1945 to 1950. During his career, he was known for his competitive spirit on the mound and his ability to strike out batters, finishing with a total of 255 strikeouts. Papish's career record stood at 26 wins and 29 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.58. He also recorded 9 saves, showcasing his versatility and effectiveness in late-game situations. Papish's playing years coincided with the post-World War II era, a time when the sport was experiencing significant changes, including the integration of African American players and the evolution of pitching strategies. His contributions to the game, while modest in terms of overall record, reflect the competitive nature of baseball during a transitional period in the sport's history. Papish's legacy remains as a testament to the many players who contributed to the game in an era marked by both challenge and opportunity.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
26 29 149 64 18 3 9 581.0 541 231 26 319 255 3.58 0

Career ERA 3.58 vs. league average 3.95 across their career seasons — 9.5% 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
1945 CHW AL 4 4 19 5 3 0 1 84.3 75 35 40 45 3.74 3.67 (-2%) -
1946 CHW AL 7 5 31 15 6 2 0 138.0 122 42 63 66 2.74 3.59 (+24%) -
1947 CHW AL 12 12 38 26 6 1 3 199.0 185 72 98 79 3.26 3.97 (+18%) -
1948 CHW AL 2 8 32 14 2 0 4 95.3 97 53 75 41 5.00 4.10 (-22%) -
1949 CLE AL 1 0 25 3 1 0 1 62.0 54 22 39 23 3.19 4.12 (+22%) 66.6
1950 PIT NL 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 2.3 8 7 4 1 27.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
149 162 9 25 4 0 0 9 0 6 36 0.154 0.185 0.179 0.364 -726.6

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 41.1% below league average.

Career OBP .185 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 45.2% below league average.

Career SLG .179 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 52.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.364 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 48.9% 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
1945 CHW AL 19 26 3 6 1 0 0 1 0 2 7 0.231 — — — — 0.0
1946 CHW AL 31 43 3 8 1 0 0 2 0 1 7 0.186 — — — — 0.0
1947 CHW AL 38 58 1 5 0 0 0 2 0 1 15 0.086 .262 (-67%) .336 (-70%) .376 (-77%) .712 (-74%) -726.6
1948 CHW AL 32 27 1 5 2 0 0 4 0 0 6 0.185 — — — — 0.0
1949 CLE AL 25 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1950 PIT NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 149 0 28 102 7 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1945 CHA P 19 0 2 24 1 0
1946 CHA P 31 0 11 23 3 2
1947 CHA P 38 0 11 27 2 2
1948 CHA P 32 0 2 14 1 2
1949 CLE P 25 0 1 14 0 2
1950 PIT P 4 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 149