Frank Brosseau
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1969-1971)
Frank Brosseau was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1971 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 3 seasons. Across 3 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 4.91 ERA and 2 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1969-09-10
- Last Game
- 1971-06-13
Full name: Franklin Lee Brosseau
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10.80 | — | 0.0 |
| 1971 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4.91 | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | PIT | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1971 | PIT | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 0.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 27.00 |
| Away | 2 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
Last 3 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-06-13 | PIT | STL | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-09-21 | PIT | NYN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969-09-10 | PIT | STL | — | 0.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota | Minneapolis | MN | 1964, 1965, 1966 |
Frank Brosseau: the record in brief
According to the bio, Frank Brosseau debuted on September 10, 1969 and played a final game on June 13, 1971. Brosseau spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Pittsburgh Pirates. Brosseau played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Born on July 31, 1944, in Drayton, ND, USA, Brosseau was listed at 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds. Brosseau's full given name, per the bio, is Franklin Lee Brosseau.
The pitching table credits Brosseau with a 0-0 record and a 4.91 ERA in 3 games. Brosseau had 2 strikeouts. The league ERA over Brosseau's seasons was 3.54, so the 4.91 figure ran 38.6% worse than average.
The position breakdown shows 3 games, all at pitcher.
The college table lists University of Minnesota in 1964, 1965, and 1966.
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Brosseau
- What years did Frank Brosseau play?
- Frank Brosseau played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1971.
- Was Frank Brosseau a pitcher?
- Yes. Frank Brosseau pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 2 strikeouts.
- What teams did Frank Brosseau play for?
- Frank Brosseau played for one team, the Pittsburgh Pirates (1969, 1971).
- What were Frank Brosseau's career stats?
- In 3 games, Frank Brosseau went 0-0 with a 4.91 ERA, 2 strikeouts, and 3.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Frank Brosseau play?
- Frank Brosseau played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Frank Brosseau and how much did he weigh?
- Frank Brosseau was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 180 pounds.
- What was Frank Brosseau's career ERA?
- Frank Brosseau finished with a 4.91 career ERA, going 0-0 with 2 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Frank Brosseau have?
- Frank Brosseau recorded 2 career strikeouts.
- Is Frank Brosseau in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Brosseau has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.