Frank Zupo, baseball player, 1957-1961

Frank Zupo

Born: 8/29/1939 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 3/25/2005 in Burlingame, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-07-01 | Final Game: 1961-05-09

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 182 lbs

Full name: Frank Joseph Zupo

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Biography

Frank Zupo, born in 1939, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1957 until 1961. He made his debut on July 1, 1957, during a period marked by the transition from the post-war years into a more dynamic phase of baseball characterized by greater offensive strategies and the burgeoning popularity of the game. Zupo's career, however, was brief, spanning only 16 games, during which he garnered a batting average of .167, notching 3 hits without recording any home runs or RBIs. Despite his limited playing time, Zupo's presence in the major leagues contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history in the late 1950s. His journey exemplified the challenges faced by many players during this era, where competition for roster spots was fierce, and the pressure to perform was immense. While his statistical contributions may not reflect a storied career, Zupo remains a part of the narrative of baseball during a time of evolving player dynamics and fan engagement.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
16 18 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 2 6 0.167 0.250 0.222 0.472 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 35.4% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 23.3% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 43.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.472 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 34.5% 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
1957 BAL AL 10 12 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.083 — — — — 0.0
1958 BAL AL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1961 BAL AL 5 4 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 13 1 31 1 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1957 BAL C 8 1 20 1 2 0
1958 BAL C 1 0 4 0 0 0
1961 BAL C 4 0 7 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 13