Frank Ernaga

Frank Ernaga was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball during the late 1950s. Born in 1930, Ernaga's career spanned from 1957 until his final game on September 21, 1958. Over the course of his brief tenure in the majors, he appeared in 29 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a hitter. Ernaga recorded 12 hits, including 2 home runs, and accumulated 7 RBIs, finishing his career with a respectable batting average of .279. Despite the limited number of games played, Ernaga made his mark during an era characterized by a shift towards more power-hitting players, and he contributed to the teams he played for with his solid offensive performance. His ability to combine contact hitting with power allowed him to stand out, albeit for a short period in the grand tapestry of baseball history. After his retirement, Ernaga remained a part of the baseball community, reflecting the storied past of the game and the players of his time.