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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | SLA | AL | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27.0 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 2.33 | 70.6 |
| 1946 | SLA | AL | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22.7 | 28 | 13 | 22 | 9 | 5.16 | -595.0 |
| 1948 | SLA | AL | 6 | 7 | 47 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 98.7 | 129 | 67 | 71 | 45 | 6.11 | -1143.3 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | SLA | AL | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | SLA | AL | 16 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | SLA | AL | 47 | 26 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0.192 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | SLA | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946 | SLA | P | 16 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948 | SLA | P | 47 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 3 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 74 |