Frank Barrett
Born: 7/1/1913 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
Died: 3/6/1998 in Leesburg, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1939-10-01 | Final Game: 1950-09-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 173 lbs
Full name: Francis Joseph Barrett
Biography
Frank Barrett was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1939 to 1950. Born in 1913, Barrett made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was evolving, following the end of the Great Depression and leading into the post-World War II era. He was known for his competitive spirit and solid pitching technique, which allowed him to maintain a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.51 across his time in the league.
Over the course of his career, Barrett recorded a win-loss record of 15-17, accumulating 90 strikeouts and achieving 12 saves. His contributions to his teams were significant, particularly in high-pressure situations, where his ability to close games was demonstrated through his save totals. Although not one of the most celebrated pitchers of his era, Barrett's performances reflected the grit and determination of players during a transformative period in baseball history. His career serves as a testament to the resilience of athletes who played the game through challenging times.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 17 | 104 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 217.7 | 211 | 85 | 8 | 90 | 90 | 3.51 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | STL | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5.40 | - |
| 1944 | BOS | AL | 8 | 7 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 90.3 | 93 | 37 | 42 | 40 | 3.69 | -646.6 |
| 1945 | BOS | AL | 4 | 3 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 86.0 | 77 | 25 | 29 | 35 | 2.62 | 1852.4 |
| 1946 | BSN | NL | 2 | 4 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 35.3 | 35 | 20 | 17 | 12 | 5.09 | -455.8 |
| 1950 | PIT | NL | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4.15 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | 54 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0.167 | 0.196 | 0.185 | 0.382 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | STL | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | BOS | AL | 38 | 28 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1945 | BOS | AL | 37 | 20 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | BSN | NL | 23 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1950 | PIT | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 104 | 0 | 15 | 44 | 4 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | SLN | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944 | BOS | P | 38 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 2 | 1 |
| 1945 | BOS | P | 37 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 1946 | BSN | P | 23 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 1950 | PIT | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 104 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Leo College | St. Leo | FL | 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932 |