Frank Dasso
Born: 8/31/1917 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 6/8/2009 in Seattle, WA, USA
MLB Debut: 1945-04-22 | Final Game: 1946-06-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Francis Joseph Nicholas Dasso
Biography
Frank Dasso was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1945 to 1946. Born in 1917, he made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period following World War II, a time when the sport was experiencing a resurgence in popularity. Dasso played in a total of 45 games, finishing his career with a record of 4-5 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.91. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, he recorded 40 strikeouts throughout his time in the league, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters despite a limited number of appearances.
Dasso's playing career was brief, yet he contributed to the game during a pivotal era, as baseball sought to reclaim its status as America's pastime amidst the post-war landscape. While he did not register any saves, his efforts as a pitcher reflected the determination and resilience that characterized many players of his time. Dasso's legacy lives on as a testament to the dedication of those who played the game in the years following the war, laying the groundwork for future generations of baseball talent.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 96.7 | 91 | 42 | 9 | 55 | 40 | 3.91 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | CIN | NL | 4 | 5 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 95.7 | 89 | 39 | 53 | 39 | 3.67 | -2505.1 |
| 1946 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 27.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 31 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.161 | 0.212 | 0.161 | 0.373 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | CIN | NL | 16 | 31 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.161 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | CIN | NL | 2 | 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 | 18 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | CIN | P | 16 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
| 1946 | CIN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 18 |