Frank Lange
Born: 10/28/1883 in Columbus, WI, USA
Died: 12/26/1945 in Madison, WI, USA
MLB Debut: 1910-05-16 | Final Game: 1913-07-20
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Frank Herman Carl Lange
Biography
Frank Lange was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1883, who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1910 to 1913. Known for his strong pitching skills, Lange finished his career with a record of 28 wins and 25 losses, showcasing a solid earned run average (ERA) of 2.96. Over the course of his four seasons in the big leagues, he struck out a notable 318 batters and recorded three saves, highlighting his effectiveness on the mound during a time when the game was evolving rapidly.
Lange played during the early 1910s, a period marked by a transition in baseball as teams began to favor more specialized pitching roles. His ability to generate strikeouts set him apart in an era that still valued contact hitting. Although he may not have achieved the level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Lange's contributions to the game and consistent performance helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers. His legacy remains a testament to the skill and determination of players from the early days of professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 25 | 95 | 60 | 25 | 4 | 3 | 498.3 | 455 | 164 | 9 | 219 | 318 | 2.96 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | CHW | AL | 9 | 4 | 23 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 130.7 | 93 | 24 | 54 | 98 | 1.65 | - |
| 1911 | CHW | AL | 8 | 8 | 29 | 22 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 161.7 | 151 | 58 | 77 | 104 | 3.23 | - |
| 1912 | CHW | AL | 10 | 10 | 31 | 20 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 165.3 | 165 | 60 | 68 | 96 | 3.27 | - |
| 1913 | CHW | AL | 1 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.7 | 46 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 4.87 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 | 210 | 15 | 52 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 16 | 14 | 0.248 | 0.310 | 0.348 | 0.658 | -81.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | CHW | AL | 23 | 51 | 3 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.255 | -51.6 |
| 1911 | CHW | AL | 54 | 76 | 7 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0.289 | 166.6 |
| 1912 | CHW | AL | 36 | 65 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.215 | -196.7 |
| 1913 | CHW | AL | 17 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 95 | 15 | 19 | 129 | 19 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | CHA | P | 23 | 15 | 5 | 29 | 5 | 1 |
| 1911 | CHA | P | 29 | 0 | 7 | 41 | 9 | 2 |
| 1912 | CHA | P | 31 | 0 | 6 | 42 | 5 | 1 |
| 1913 | CHA | P | 12 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 95 |
| Left Field | 1 |