Frankie Pytlak

Born: 7/30/1908 in Buffalo, NY, USA

Died: 5/8/1977 in Buffalo, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-04-22 | Final Game: 1946-04-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Frank Anthony Pytlak

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Biography

Frankie Pytlak was a professional baseball player born in 1908, whose career spanned from 1932 to 1946. Primarily a position player, Pytlak made a significant mark in Major League Baseball, appearing in 795 games over his career. Known for his solid batting skills and versatility on the field, he achieved a commendable batting average of .282, accumulating 677 hits, including 7 home runs and 272 RBIs. His ability to contribute offensively was complemented by his speed on the bases, as he successfully stole 56 bases throughout his time in the league. Playing during the pre- and post-World War II era, Pytlak's career unfolded during a time of considerable change in baseball, as the sport began to integrate and evolve in response to broader societal shifts. His contributions to the teams he played for were marked by an unyielding work ethic and a focus on team dynamics, which reflected the values of the game during that era. Pytlak's legacy remains appreciated among baseball historians and enthusiasts, as he exemplified the determination and skill that characterized the players of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
795	2399	316	677	100	36	7	272	56	247	97	0.282	0.355	0.363	0.718	138.8

Career AVG .282 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .355 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +5.2% above league average.

Career SLG .363 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.718 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — near 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
1932	CLE	AL	12	29	5	7	1	1	0	4	0	3	2	0.241	—	—	—	—	0.0
1933	CLE	AL	80	248	36	77	10	6	2	33	3	17	10	0.310	.270 (+15%)	.329 (+8%)	.377 (+12%)	.707 (+10%)	410.2
1934	CLE	AL	91	289	46	75	12	4	0	35	11	36	11	0.260	.278 (-7%)	.340 (+3%)	.392 (-16%)	.733 (-7%)	-286.4
1935	CLE	AL	55	149	14	44	6	1	1	12	3	11	4	0.295	.279 (+6%)	.342 (+1%)	.399 (-8%)	.742 (-3%)	-76.0
1936	CLE	AL	75	224	35	72	15	4	0	31	5	24	11	0.321	.283 (+13%)	.349 (+13%)	.404 (+5%)	.753 (+9%)	407.8
1937	CLE	AL	125	397	60	125	15	6	1	44	16	52	15	0.315	.276 (+14%)	.342 (+18%)	.398 (-2%)	.740 (+7%)	825.7
1938	CLE	AL	113	364	46	112	14	7	1	43	9	36	15	0.308	.272 (+13%)	.341 (+10%)	.392 (avg)	.734 (+5%)	407.5
1939	CLE	AL	63	183	20	49	2	5	0	14	4	20	5	0.268	.274 (-2%)	.342 (avg)	.393 (-15%)	.735 (-8%)	-238.0
1940	CLE	AL	62	149	16	21	2	1	0	16	0	17	5	0.141	.267 (-47%)	.335 (-30%)	.387 (-57%)	.722 (-44%)	-1167.5
1941	BOS	AL	106	336	36	91	23	1	2	39	5	28	19	0.271	.262 (+3%)	.332 (-1%)	.373 (-3%)	.705 (-2%)	-144.6
1945	BOS	AL	9	17	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	0.118	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	BOS	AL	4	14	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	699	0	2958	395	29	64
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1932	CLE	C	12	40	7	0	0
1933	CLE	C	69	246	57	0	11
1934	CLE	C	88	325	38	4	4
1935	CLE	C	48	166	20	3	2
1936	CLE	C	58	224	35	1	6
1937	CLE	C	115	559	80	9	13
1938	CLE	C	99	475	56	7	11
1939	CLE	C	51	227	24	0	5
1940	CLE	C	58	235	30	1	5
1940	CLE	OF	1	0	0	0	0
1941	BOS	C	91	416	41	4	7
1945	BOS	C	6	17	6	0	0
1946	BOS	C	4	28	1	0	0