Frank Quilici

Born: 5/11/1939 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 5/14/2018 in Burnsville, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1965-07-18 | Final Game: 1970-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Francis Ralph Quilici

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Biography

Frank Quilici, born in 1939, was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a career spanning from 1965 to 1970. Primarily known as a position player, Quilici played a total of 405 games in Major League Baseball. Throughout his career, he recorded 146 hits, which included 5 home runs and 53 RBIs, resulting in a batting average of .214. He also contributed to the base-running game with 3 stolen bases. Quilici's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by a shift toward more dynamic playing styles and strategies. While he may not have been among the most prolific hitters of his time, his versatility and grit on the field earned him respect among peers and fans alike. After his playing days, Quilici remained influential in the sport, contributing to baseball in various capacities. His journey reflects the experiences of many players of his generation, navigating the challenges and changes of a rapidly evolving game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
405	682	78	146	23	6	5	53	3	66	120	0.214	0.281	0.287	0.569	-1775.9

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Career SLG .287 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 21.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.569 vs. league average 0.679 across their career seasons — 16.2% 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
1965	MIN	AL	56	149	16	31	5	1	0	7	1	15	33	0.208	.245 (-15%)	.310 (-10%)	.371 (-31%)	.682 (-22%)	-505.8
1967	MIN	AL	23	19	2	2	1	0	0	0	0	3	4	0.105	—	—	—	—	0.0
1968	MIN	AL	97	229	22	56	11	4	1	22	0	21	45	0.245	.236 (+3%)	.298 (+2%)	.340 (avg)	.638 (+1%)	-4.5
1969	MIN	AL	118	144	19	25	3	1	2	12	2	12	22	0.174	.248 (-30%)	.320 (-26%)	.369 (-32%)	.689 (-30%)	-815.8
1970	MIN	AL	111	141	19	32	3	0	2	12	0	15	16	0.227	.253 (-11%)	.325 (-9%)	.385 (-25%)	.711 (-17%)	-449.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
10	22	2	4	2	0	0	1	4	4	0.182

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1970	ALCS	MIN	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000
1965	WS	MIN	7	20	2	4	2	0	0	1	4	3	0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	1	0	0	1
2B	222	139	387	424	6	98
3B	159	31	50	137	11	12
SS	13	8	11	20	3	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1965	MIN	2B	52	39	93	112	2	33
1965	MIN	SS	4	3	3	8	0	1
1967	MIN	2B	13	2	10	9	0	4
1967	MIN	3B	8	0	0	4	0	0
1967	MIN	SS	1	0	0	0	1	0
1968	MIN	1B	1	0	1	0	0	1
1968	MIN	2B	48	34	93	101	0	21
1968	MIN	3B	40	24	28	64	3	9
1968	MIN	SS	6	5	8	11	2	3
1969	MIN	2B	36	23	84	81	1	15
1969	MIN	3B	84	7	15	57	5	2
1969	MIN	SS	1	0	0	1	0	0
1970	MIN	2B	73	41	107	121	3	25
1970	MIN	3B	27	0	7	12	3	1
1970	MIN	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0