Emil Frisk
Born: 10/15/1874 in Kalkaska, MI, USA
Died: 1/27/1922 in Seattle, WA, USA
MLB Debut: 1899-09-02 | Final Game: 1907-04-23
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: John Emil Frisk
Biography
Emil Frisk was a professional baseball pitcher active during the early 20th century, having played from 1899 until 1907. Born in 1874, Frisk's career unfolded in the formative years of Major League Baseball, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. He made his debut on September 2, 1899, and concluded his playing days on April 23, 1907, leaving a mark as a reliable, if not dominant, presence on the mound.
Over the course of his career, Frisk compiled a win-loss record of 8-10 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.15. He recorded a total of 39 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite a relatively modest strikeout total. Although he did not secure any saves, Frisk contributed to his teams with his durability and competitive spirit during a time when pitchers often faced heavy workloads. His career, while not filled with overwhelming statistics, reflected the challenges and evolution of pitching in a rapidly changing baseball landscape.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 10 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 143.0 | 175 | 66 | 2 | 43 | 39 | 4.15 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | CIN | NL | 3 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 68.3 | 81 | 30 | 17 | 17 | 3.95 | 359.0 |
| 1901 | DET | AL | 5 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 74.7 | 94 | 36 | 26 | 22 | 4.34 | -282.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 158 | 506 | 73 | 135 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 45 | 7 | 48 | 69 | 0.267 | 0.346 | 0.344 | 0.690 | 886.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | CIN | NL | 9 | 25 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.280 | 0.0 |
| 1901 | DET | AL | 20 | 48 | 10 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.312 | 131.6 |
| 1905 | SLA | AL | 124 | 429 | 58 | 112 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 36 | 7 | 42 | 56 | 0.261 | 754.6 |
| 1907 | SLA | AL | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 117 | 113 | 120 | 15 | 12 | 2 |
| P | 20 | 0 | 8 | 51 | 8 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | CIN | P | 9 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| 1901 | DET | P | 11 | 0 | 4 | 36 | 7 | 0 |
| 1901 | DET | OF | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1905 | SLA | OF | 115 | 113 | 117 | 15 | 11 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 20 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 116 |