Frank Cipriani, baseball player, 1961-1961

Frank Cipriani

Born: 4/14/1941 in Buffalo, NY, USA

Died: 6/7/2022 in West Seneca, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-09-08 | Final Game: 1961-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Frank Dominick Cipriani

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Biography

Frank Cipriani, born in 1941, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball. He played as a position player from September 8, 1961, to October 1, 1961. Over the course of 13 games, Cipriani showcased his skills at the plate, recording 9 hits and achieving a batting average of .25. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 2 RBIs to his team's efforts during his time in the league. Cipriani's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the evolution of player roles and strategies in the post-war era. Although his time in the majors was limited, his presence on the field reflected the competitive nature of the sport during the early 1960s. With no stolen bases to his name, Cipriani focused primarily on his batting abilities, and his performance remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 36 2 9 0 0 0 2 0 2 4 0.250 0.289 0.250 0.539 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .289 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 37.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.539 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 25.8% 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
1961 KC1 AL 13 36 2 9 0 0 0 2 0 2 4 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 11 8 20 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1961 KC1 OF 11 8 20 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 11