Frank Rosso, baseball player, 1944-1944

Frank Rosso

Born: 3/1/1921 in Agawam, MA, USA

Died: 1/26/1980 in Springfield, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-09-15 | Final Game: 1944-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Francis James Rosso

Biography

Frank Rosso, born in 1921, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during a brief career that spanned from September 15 to October 1, 1944. His time in Major League Baseball was notably short, as he participated in only three games, during which he did not register any hits, home runs, or RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. Despite the lack of statistical achievements, Rosso's appearance in the majors came during a transformative period in baseball history, marked by World War II and the subsequent integration of the sport. Rosso's career, while limited in scope, reflects the challenges many players faced during the war years, when talent was often diverted to the military. His journey to the big leagues highlights the dedication and perseverance required to reach that level, even if only for a fleeting moment. Though he did not leave a significant mark in terms of statistics, Rosso's brief stint serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the fabric of the game during a tumultuous time in American history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 2 0 0 0 0 4.0 11 4 0 3 1 9.00 0

Career ERA 9.00 vs. league average 3.57 across their career seasons — 151.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 2 0 0 3 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
American International University Springfield MA 1941, 1942