Joe Frazier

Joe Frazier was a professional baseball player born in 1922, who played in the Major Leagues from 1947 until his retirement on September 30, 1956. Frazier, primarily a position player, appeared in a total of 217 games throughout his career. He finished with a batting average of .241, accumulating 68 hits, 10 home runs, and 45 runs batted in (RBIs). Despite not being known for his speed on the bases, as evidenced by his zero stolen bases, Frazier's contributions to his teams went beyond just numbers. Playing during a transformative period in baseball, Frazier's career coincided with the post-war era, characterized by a shift in the game as it began to integrate and evolve. While he may not have garnered the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Frazier's role as a reliable player in the lineup helped contribute to the overall competitiveness of his teams during the late 1940s and early 1950s. His dedication to the game and his performance on the field remain a part of baseball history, reflecting the spirit and challenges of the era in which he played.