Vic Frazier
Born: 8/5/1904 in Ruston, LA, USA
Died: 1/10/1977 in Jacksonville, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1931-04-18 | Final Game: 1939-06-20
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 182 lbs
Full name: Victor Patrick Frazier
Biography
Vic Frazier was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1904, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1931 until 1939. He played during an era that was transitioning from the lively ball period into a time of increased pitching specialization. Frazier's career spanned several seasons, during which he compiled a win-loss record of 23-38 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.77. Throughout his tenure, he struck out 170 batters and recorded 4 saves, showcasing his capacity as both a starter and a reliever.
Frazier's playing style reflected the competitive spirit of the 1930s, a decade marked by significant challenges for pitchers due to the offensive prowess of batters. Despite facing tough competition, he contributed to his teams with a solid work ethic and determination on the mound. His career statistics, while not indicative of a dominant ace, reveal the grit and resilience that defined many pitchers of his time. After concluding his professional career on June 20, 1939, Frazier left a legacy as a part of baseball's rich tapestry, embodying the struggles and successes of the game during a pivotal era in its history.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.0 | 7.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.143 | 0.143 | 0.571 | 0.714 |
Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 26.0 | 19.0 | 12.0 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 7.90 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| 1937 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 1.000 | 1.250 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 10.0 | 7.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 1937 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 16.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 16.20 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 38 | 126 | 68 | 21 | 2 | 4 | 579.0 | 686 | 371 | 37 | 291 | 170 | 5.77 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | CHW | AL | 13 | 15 | 46 | 29 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 254.0 | 258 | 126 | 127 | 87 | 4.46 | - |
| 1932 | CHW | AL | 3 | 13 | 29 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 146.0 | 180 | 101 | 70 | 33 | 6.23 | - |
| 1933 | CHW | AL | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.3 | 32 | 20 | 11 | 4 | 8.85 | - |
| 1933 | DET | AL | 5 | 5 | 20 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 104.3 | 129 | 77 | 59 | 26 | 6.64 | -3572.9 |
| 1934 | DET | AL | 1 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.7 | 30 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 5.96 | 233.5 |
| 1937 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 5.62 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | CHW | AL | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.7 | 45 | 27 | 11 | 7 | 10.27 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126 | 186 | 17 | 33 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 42 | 0.177 | 0.231 | 0.194 | 0.425 | -459.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | CHW | AL | 46 | 86 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 0.209 | -459.6 |
| 1932 | CHW | AL | 29 | 44 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | CHW | AL | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | DET | AL | 20 | 37 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0.189 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | DET | AL | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1937 | BSN | NL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | CHW | AL | 10 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 126 | 0 | 17 | 147 | 9 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | CHA | P | 46 | 0 | 6 | 50 | 6 | 2 |
| 1932 | CHA | P | 29 | 0 | 5 | 42 | 1 | 1 |
| 1933 | CHA | P | 10 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1933 | DET | P | 20 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 0 | 1 |
| 1934 | DET | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| 1937 | BSN | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | CHA | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 126 |