Frank Fanovich
Born: 1/11/1923 in New York, NY, USA
Died: 8/27/2011 in New Smyrna Beach, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1949-04-25 | Final Game: 1953-09-16
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Frank Joseph Fanovich
Biography
Frank Fanovich was a professional baseball player born in 1923, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1949 to 1953. His career, while brief, was marked by his participation in a transformative era in the sport as baseball began to recover from the disruptions of World War II and move into a more dynamic phase of competition. Fanovich appeared in a total of 55 games during his time in the major leagues, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level, though his offensive contributions were limited.
Throughout his career, Fanovich recorded 2 hits, resulting in a batting average of .133. He did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, and he also did not register any stolen bases. Despite these modest statistics, Fanovich's presence in the game during the early years of the post-war era reflects the challenges faced by many players of his generation, who often had to contend with the transitional nature of the league and changing playing styles. Though not a standout player in terms of statistics, his journey through the sport remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5 | 55 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 105.0 | 106 | 64 | 7 | 65 | 64 | 5.49 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | CIN | NL | 0 | 2 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.3 | 44 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 5.40 | 192.6 |
| 1953 | PHA | AL | 0 | 3 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61.7 | 62 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 5.55 | -624.6 |
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 | 0.133 | 0.188 | 0.133 | 0.321 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | CIN | NL | 29 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | PHA | AL | 26 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 55 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 4 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | CIN | P | 29 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| 1953 | PHA | P | 26 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 55 |