Frank Ulrich

Born: 11/18/1899 in Austria

Died: 2/11/1929 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-04-18 | Final Game: 1927-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Frank W. Ulrich

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Biography

Frank Ulrich was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1925 to 1927. Born in 1899, Ulrich made his debut during a period when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play. Throughout his career, he showcased a competitive spirit on the mound, finishing with a record of 19 wins and 27 losses, along with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.48. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 123 strikeouts over his tenure in the league. Ulrich's contributions to his teams were not limited to his pitching prowess; he also recorded 2 saves, highlighting his role as a reliable option in late-game situations. While his career was relatively brief, spanning just over two seasons, Ulrich's performance reflected the challenges and dynamics of the game during the late 1920s. His legacy, like many players of his time, is a testament to the evolving nature of baseball and the enduring spirit of competition that characterizes the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
19	27	98	39	24	3	2	406.0	452	157	21	89	123	3.48	0

Career ERA 3.48 vs. league average 4.25 across their career seasons — 18.1% better 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
1925	PHI	NL	3	3	21	4	2	1	0	65.0	73	22	12	29	3.05	4.55 (+33%)	69.3
1926	PHI	NL	8	13	45	17	8	1	1	147.7	178	67	37	52	4.08	4.11 (+1%)	676.6
1927	PHI	NL	8	11	32	18	14	1	1	193.3	201	68	40	42	3.17	4.08 (+22%)	2027.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
98	138	7	23	3	0	0	4	1	8	28	0.167	0.212	0.188	0.401	-965.6

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 41.2% below league average.

Career OBP .212 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.

Career SLG .188 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 52.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.401 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 46.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1925	PHI	NL	21	16	0	2	0	0	0	3	3	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1926	PHI	NL	45	49	4	12	3	3	0	5	6	0.245	—	—	—	—	-130.5
1927	PHI	NL	32	73	3	9	0	1	1	0	19	0.123	.282 (-56%)	.344 (-64%)	.392 (-69%)	.736 (-67%)	-835.2