Danny Frisella
Born: 3/4/1946 in San Francisco, CA, USA
Died: 1/1/1977 in Phoenix, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 1967-07-27 | Final Game: 1976-09-23
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Daniel Vincent Frisella
Biography
Danny Frisella was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1976. Born in 1946, Frisella made his mark primarily in the National League, where he was known for his competitive spirit and effective pitching style. Over the course of his career, he achieved a record of 34 wins and 40 losses, with a solid earned run average (ERA) of 3.32. Frisella was particularly noted for his ability to strike out batters, amassing a total of 471 strikeouts, and he contributed significantly to his teams with 57 saves, showcasing his role as a reliable relief pitcher.
Frisella's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball characterized by a shift toward more specialized pitching roles. His contributions were particularly valuable in an era where bullpens became increasingly important. While he may not have been a household name, Frisella played a crucial role on the teams he represented, and his performances on the mound earned him respect among peers and fans alike. After retiring in 1976, Frisella left behind a legacy as a steady and dependable pitcher whose skill set reflected the evolving strategies of the game during his time.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 40 | 351 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 609.3 | 529 | 225 | 53 | 286 | 471 | 3.32 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | NYN | NL | 1 | 6 | 14 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74.0 | 68 | 28 | 33 | 51 | 3.41 | -467.9 |
| 1968 | NYN | NL | 2 | 4 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50.7 | 53 | 22 | 17 | 47 | 3.91 | 208.3 |
| 1969 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 7.71 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | NYN | NL | 8 | 3 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 65.7 | 49 | 22 | 34 | 54 | 3.02 | 910.1 |
| 1971 | NYN | NL | 8 | 5 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 90.7 | 76 | 20 | 30 | 93 | 1.99 | 2578.7 |
| 1972 | NYN | NL | 5 | 8 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 67.3 | 63 | 25 | 20 | 46 | 3.34 | -348.7 |
| 1973 | ATL | NL | 1 | 2 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 45.0 | 40 | 21 | 23 | 27 | 4.20 | -754.0 |
| 1974 | ATL | NL | 3 | 4 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 41.7 | 37 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 5.18 | -965.4 |
| 1975 | SDP | NL | 1 | 6 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 97.7 | 86 | 34 | 51 | 67 | 3.13 | - |
| 1976 | ATL | AL | 5 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 49.3 | 30 | 15 | 34 | 43 | 2.74 | - |
| 1976 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22.7 | 19 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 3.97 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 351 | 78 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 0.179 | 0.220 | 0.192 | 0.412 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | NYN | NL | 14 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0.087 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | NYN | NL | 19 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | NYN | NL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | NYN | NL | 30 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.308 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | NYN | NL | 53 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | NYN | NL | 39 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | ATL | NL | 42 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | ATL | NL | 36 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | SDP | NL | 65 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | ATL | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | STL | NL | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 351 | 17 | 39 | 87 | 6 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | NYN | P | 14 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | NYN | P | 19 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | NYN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | NYN | P | 30 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1971 | NYN | P | 53 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | NYN | P | 39 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | ATL | P | 42 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | ATL | P | 36 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1975 | SDN | P | 65 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | ML4 | P | 32 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | SLN | P | 18 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 351 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of San Mateo | San Mateo | CA | 1964 |
| Washington State University | Pullman | WA | 1965, 1966 |