Frank Seward

Born: 4/7/1921 in Pennsauken, NJ, USA

Died: 4/12/2004 in Elmira, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-09-28 | Final Game: 1944-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Frank Martin Seward

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Biography

Frank Seward was a professional baseball pitcher who played during a challenging period in the sport, marked by the disruptions of World War II. Born in 1921, Seward's major league career spanned from 1943 to 1944, a time when many players were serving in the military, which led to a unique mix of talent and opportunity in the game. Over his brief career, he recorded a win-loss record of 3-3 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.15, showcasing both his potential and the difficulties pitchers faced during this era. Seward's contributions to his teams were characterized by his competitive spirit on the mound, where he amassed a total of 18 strikeouts. Although he did not achieve a high number of saves, his role as a pitcher in the wartime baseball landscape was significant, as many fans and players alike rallied around the sport as a source of comfort and entertainment during tumultuous times. Despite the brevity of his career, Frank Seward remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the perseverance of athletes during one of the most challenging periods in American history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	3	26	8	3	0	0	87.3	110	50	8	37	18	5.15	0

Career ERA 5.15 vs. league average 3.54 across their career seasons — 45.7% worse 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
1943	NY1	NL	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	9.0	12	3	5	2	3.00	3.50 (+14%)	0.0
1944	NY1	NL	3	2	25	7	2	0	0	78.3	98	47	32	16	5.40	3.57 (-51%)	-2638.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
26	28	1	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	9	0.071	0.071	0.107	0.179	0.0

Career AVG .071 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 72.4% below league average.

Career OBP .071 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 78.1% below league average.

Career SLG .107 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 69.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.179 vs. league average 0.677 across their career seasons — 73.6% 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
1943	NY1	NL	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1944	NY1	NL	25	24	1	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	8	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	26	0	5	8	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1943	NY1	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
1944	NY1	P	25	0	5	8	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	26

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Duke University	Durham	NC	1941