Frank Fanovich
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1949-1953)
Frank Fanovich was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1949 to 1953 for the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 5 seasons. Across 55 career appearances, he went 0-5 with a 5.49 ERA and 64 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- Died
- 8/27/2011 in New Smyrna Beach, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1949-04-25
- Last Game
- 1953-09-16
Full name: Frank Joseph Fanovich
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | CIN | NL | 0 | 2 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.1 | 44 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 5.40 | 4.12 (-31%) | 192.6 |
| 1953 | PHA | AL | 0 | 3 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61.2 | 62 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 5.55 | 4.14 (-34%) | -616.3 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 5 | 55 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 105.0 | 106 | 64 | 65 | 64 | 5.49 | — | -424 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .133 | .188 | .133 | .321 | 0 |
Career AVG .133 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 49.4% below league average.
Career OBP .188 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 44.8% below league average.
Career SLG .133 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 65.9% below league average.
Career OPS .321 vs. league average .730 across their career seasons — 56.1% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | CIN | NL | 29 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1953 | PHA | AL | 26 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 55 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (110 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 23 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .222 |
| Away | 32 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 23 | 59.1 | 62 | 31 | 29 | 36 | 4.70 |
| Away | 32 | 47.1 | 45 | 34 | 37 | 29 | 6.46 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953-09-16 | PHA | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-11 | PHA | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-09 | PHA | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-07 | PHA | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-03 | PHA | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-02 | PHA | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-08-30 | PHA | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-08-17 | PHA | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-08-09 | PHA | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-08-06 | PHA | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953-09-16 | PHA | CLE | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1953-09-11 | PHA | CHW | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-09 | PHA | DET | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-07 | PHA | MIN | — | 5.0 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1953-09-03 | PHA | CLE | — | 2.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-02 | PHA | CLE | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953-08-30 | PHA | DET | L | 6.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 1953-08-17 | PHA | NYY | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953-08-09 | PHA | DET | — | 5.0 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 1953-08-06 | PHA | CHW | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 55 |
Frank Fanovich: the record in brief
According to the bio, Frank Fanovich debuted on April 25, 1949 and played a final game on September 16, 1953. The team column moves through the Cincinnati Reds (1949) and the Philadelphia Athletics (1953). Fanovich is listed as a pitcher at 180 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Fanovich batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. Fanovich was born on January 11, 1923, in New York, NY, USA. Fanovich's death is recorded on August 27, 2011, in New Smyrna Beach, FL, USA. Fanovich's full given name, per the bio, is Frank Joseph Fanovich.
Across 55 games (4 starts), Fanovich recorded 0 wins against 5 losses with a 5.49 ERA. The totals include 64 strikeouts. Against a 4.13 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.49 mark was 32.9% worse. In 1949, one of the busiest seasons, Fanovich posted a 5.40 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.12.
Fanovich appears at one position only: pitcher, in 55 games. On the mound, Fanovich's fielding totals are 3 putouts, 17 assists and 4 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Fanovich
- What years did Frank Fanovich play?
- Frank Fanovich played in Major League Baseball from 1949 to 1953.
- Was Frank Fanovich a pitcher?
- Yes. Frank Fanovich pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 64 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Frank Fanovich hit?
- Frank Fanovich hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Frank Fanovich play for?
- Frank Fanovich played for 2 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1949) and the Philadelphia Athletics (1953).
- What were Frank Fanovich's career stats?
- In 55 games, Frank Fanovich went 0-5 with a 5.49 ERA, 64 strikeouts, and 105.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Frank Fanovich play?
- Frank Fanovich played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Frank Fanovich and how much did he weigh?
- Frank Fanovich was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Frank Fanovich's career ERA?
- Frank Fanovich finished with a 5.49 career ERA, going 0-5 with 64 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Frank Fanovich have?
- Frank Fanovich recorded 64 career strikeouts.
- Is Frank Fanovich in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Fanovich has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.