Frank Biscan, baseball player, 1942-1948

Frank Biscan

Born: 3/13/1920 in Mount Olive, IL, USA

Died: 5/22/1959 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-05-03 | Final Game: 1948-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Frank Stephen Biscan

Biography

Frank Biscan, born in 1920, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from May 3, 1942, to September 30, 1948. Making his mark during a pivotal era in baseball history, Biscan played in the post-World War II period, a time when the sport was beginning to integrate and modernize. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 7-9, showcasing his capabilities on the mound with a career earned run average (ERA) of 5.28. Biscan contributed to his teams not only through his starts but also by earning 4 saves, demonstrating his versatility as a pitcher. In his time in Major League Baseball, Biscan recorded a total of 64 strikeouts, indicating his ability to miss bats and challenge opposing hitters. While not among the most dominant pitchers of his era, his contributions to the game were characteristic of the hardworking spirit prevalent in the years following the war, when many players were looking to make their mark in a rapidly changing sport. Frank Biscan remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing an era of transition and growth in the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 9 74 4 1 0 4 148.3 170 87 4 104 64 5.28 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
74 35 4 5 2 0 0 2 0 4 9 0.143 0.250 0.200 0.450 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 74 0 4 29 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 74