Frank Seminara, baseball player, 1992-1994

Frank Seminara

Born: 5/16/1967 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-06-02 | Final Game: 1994-06-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Frank Peter Seminara

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Biography

Frank Seminara was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1967, who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1994. Over the course of his brief career, he showcased his skills primarily as a starting pitcher. Seminara finished his career with a record of 12-9 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.12. He recorded a total of 90 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's pitching rotation. Though he did not register any saves, Seminara's role on the mound was significant during the early 1990s, a period marked by a shift towards offensive play in baseball. Seminara's time in the big leagues coincided with a competitive era in baseball, characterized by the emergence of power hitters and an evolving understanding of pitching strategies. His contributions on the field, while not extensive in terms of longevity, reflected the dedication and talent necessary to succeed at the highest level. After his playing days, Seminara remained a part of the baseball community, leaving behind a legacy tied to his performance during a transitional period in Major League Baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
12 9 47 26 0 0 0 163.7 171 75 12 75 90 4.12 0

Career ERA 4.12 vs. league average 4.12 across their career seasons — near 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
1992 SDP NL 9 4 19 18 0 0 0 100.3 98 41 46 61 3.68 3.75 (+2%) -
1993 SDP NL 3 3 18 7 0 0 0 46.3 53 23 21 22 4.47 4.19 (-7%) -
1994 NYN NL 0 2 10 1 0 0 0 17.0 20 11 8 7 5.82 4.51 (-29%) -314.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
47 47 4 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 11 0.128 0.146 0.128 0.273 0.0

Career AVG .128 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 51.5% below league average.

Career OBP .146 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 55.9% below league average.

Career SLG .128 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 68.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.273 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 62.6% 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
1992 SDP NL 19 34 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 0.118 — — — — 0.0
1993 SDP NL 18 10 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1994 NYN NL 10 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 47 26 19 29 6 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1992 SDN P 19 18 9 23 2 1
1993 SDN P 18 7 8 6 2 0
1994 NYN P 10 1 2 0 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 47

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 SDN NL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $150,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Columbia University New York NY 1986, 1987, 1988

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1992 Rookie of the Year NL 7th 1.0 120 0