Frank Trechock

Born: 12/24/1915 in Windber, PA, USA

Died: 1/16/1989 in Minneapolis, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-09-19 | Final Game: 1937-09-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Frank Adam Trechock

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Biography

Frank Trechock was a professional baseball player born in 1915, who had a brief but notable career as a position player in Major League Baseball. He made his only appearance on September 19, 1937, representing a unique chapter in the sport's extensive history. During that game, Trechock demonstrated his hitting ability by collecting 2 hits, which resulted in an impressive batting average of 0.5, although he did not register any home runs or RBIs. His time in the major leagues was limited to a single game, yet his performance stands as a testament to the talent and aspirations of many players who sought to make their mark during the era of the late 1930s. Trechock's career is emblematic of the many athletes who strived for success in a competitive environment, often characterized by fierce competition and the challenges of breaking into a roster. Despite his limited exposure to the big leagues, Trechock's appearance has secured him a place in baseball history, reminding fans and historians alike of the diverse paths players have taken in their pursuit of greatness. His story reflects the broader narrative of baseball in the pre-World War II era, where opportunities were both rare and fleeting for aspiring ballplayers.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	4	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.500	0.500	0.500	1.000	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — +80.8% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +46.0% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — +25.6% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — +35.0% above 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
1937	WSN	AL	1	4	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
SS	1	0	2	4	2	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1937	WS1	SS	1	0	2	4	2	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Shortstop	1