Frank Funk
Born: 8/30/1935 in Washington, DC, USA
MLB Debut: 1960-09-03 | Final Game: 1963-09-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Franklin Ray Funk
Biography
Frank Funk, born in 1935, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1960s. He played from 1960 until September 22, 1963, a period characterized by a transition in the game as it moved away from the deadball era and embraced more offensive play. Funk's career record stood at 20 wins and 17 losses, showcasing his ability to contribute effectively to his teams during a competitive time in baseball history.
Funk achieved an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.01, reflecting his capability as a reliable pitcher on the mound. Over the course of his career, he recorded 150 strikeouts and secured 18 saves, demonstrating his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. His performance helped to solidify his reputation as a competent pitcher during a time when the game was evolving, making his contributions noteworthy in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 17 | 137 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 248.3 | 210 | 83 | 26 | 85 | 150 | 3.01 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | CLE | AL | 4 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31.7 | 27 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 1.99 | 273.2 |
| 1961 | CLE | AL | 11 | 11 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 92.3 | 79 | 34 | 31 | 64 | 3.31 | 1021.6 |
| 1962 | CLE | AL | 2 | 1 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 80.7 | 62 | 29 | 32 | 49 | 3.24 | -1145.2 |
| 1963 | ATL | NL | 3 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.7 | 42 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 2.68 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 138 | 45 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 0.067 | 0.125 | 0.067 | 0.192 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | CLE | AL | 9 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | CLE | AL | 56 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.059 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | CLE | AL | 47 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | ATL | NL | 26 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 137 | 0 | 24 | 30 | 3 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | CLE | P | 9 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1961 | CLE | P | 56 | 0 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| 1962 | CLE | P | 47 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 1963 | ML1 | P | 25 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 137 |