Todd Frohwirth
Born: 9/28/1962 in Milwaukee, WI, USA
Died: 3/26/2017 in Waukesha, WI, USA
MLB Debut: 1987-08-10 | Final Game: 1996-05-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Todd Gerard Frohwirth
Biography
Todd Frohwirth, born in 1962, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 until 1996. He made his debut in an era marked by significant offensive output and the emergence of power hitters, yet he carved out a role as a reliable arm out of the bullpen. Over the course of his career, Frohwirth compiled a win-loss record of 20-19 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.6, showcasing his ability to keep opposing teams at bay.
Frohwirth struck out 259 batters and secured 11 saves during his time in the majors, demonstrating his effectiveness in high-pressure situations. His playing style was characterized by a solid mix of pitches and a competitive spirit, earning him respect among teammates and opponents alike. While he may not have been a household name, Frohwirth contributed to the teams he played for and left a lasting impact on the game, particularly during the late 1980s and early 1990s when the landscape of baseball was rapidly changing.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 19 | 284 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 417.7 | 389 | 167 | 23 | 172 | 259 | 3.60 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.00 | 692.7 |
| 1988 | PHI | NL | 1 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8.25 | -637.2 |
| 1989 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62.7 | 56 | 25 | 18 | 39 | 3.59 | 566.6 |
| 1990 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 18.00 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | BAL | AL | 7 | 3 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 96.3 | 64 | 20 | 29 | 77 | 1.87 | 3561.2 |
| 1992 | BAL | AL | 4 | 3 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 106.0 | 97 | 29 | 41 | 58 | 2.46 | 868.7 |
| 1993 | BAL | AL | 6 | 7 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 96.3 | 91 | 41 | 44 | 50 | 3.83 | -412.6 |
| 1994 | BOS | AL | 0 | 3 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26.7 | 40 | 32 | 17 | 13 | 10.80 | -834.1 |
| 1996 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 11.12 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 284 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | PHI | NL | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | PHI | NL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | PHI | NL | 45 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | PHI | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | BAL | AL | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | BAL | AL | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | BAL | AL | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | BOS | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | LAA | AL | 4 | 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 | 284 | 0 | 37 | 92 | 7 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | PHI | P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 | PHI | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | PHI | P | 45 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | PHI | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | BAL | P | 51 | 0 | 14 | 24 | 3 | 3 |
| 1992 | BAL | P | 65 | 0 | 8 | 24 | 1 | 4 |
| 1993 | BAL | P | 70 | 0 | 8 | 21 | 1 | 3 |
| 1994 | BOS | P | 22 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | CAL | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 284 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | BAL | AL | $975,000 |
| 1992 | BAL | AL | $265,000 |
| 1991 | BAL | AL | $130,000 |
| 1990 | PHI | NL | $110,000 |
| 1989 | PHI | NL | $68,000 |
| 1988 | PHI | NL | $62,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,610,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Missouri State University | Maryville | MO | 1983, 1984 |