John Frill
Born: 4/3/1879 in Reading, PA, USA
Died: 9/28/1918 in Westerly, RI, USA
MLB Debut: 1910-04-16 | Final Game: 1912-08-21
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: John Edmond Frill
Biography
John Frill was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, primarily from 1910 to 1912. Born in 1879, Frill's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball history, marked by the shift from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, he compiled a record of 3-3 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.85. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Frill tallied a total of 33 strikeouts and recorded one save during his brief career.
Frill's playing style reflected the norms of his era, as pitchers were often expected to pitch deep into games, relying on their durability and control rather than the overpowering strikeout rates that would characterize later generations. While his statistical achievements may not place him among baseball's elite, Frill contributed to the game during a formative time, helping to pave the way for future generations of pitchers. His legacy, though modest, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 67.7 | 90 | 44 | 2 | 7 | 33 | 5.85 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | NYY | AL | 2 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 48.3 | 55 | 24 | 5 | 27 | 4.47 | - |
| 1912 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 19 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 6.00 | 169.5 |
| 1912 | SLA | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 16 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 20.77 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 24 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.167 | 0.200 | 0.167 | 0.367 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | NYY | AL | 10 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1912 | CIN | NL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1912 | SLA | AL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 16 | 5 | 2 | 22 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | NYA | P | 10 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| 1912 | CIN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912 | SLA | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 16 |