Frank Linzy
Born: 9/15/1940 in Fort Gibson, OK, USA
MLB Debut: 1963-08-14 | Final Game: 1974-09-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Frank Alfred Linzy
Biography
Frank Linzy, born in 1940, was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball, known for his effective style and reliability on the mound during his career from 1963 to 1974. With a win-loss record of 62-57 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.85, Linzy established himself as a formidable competitor in an era that saw the rise of power hitting and increased offensive production. Throughout his career, he struck out 358 batters and recorded 111 saves, demonstrating his ability to both start games and secure victories in high-pressure situations.
Linzy's contributions to the game were recognized early in his career when he earned the TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year award, highlighting his potential and impact as a newcomer in the league. His performance across various teams showcased not only his versatility but also his tenacity as a pitcher. Linzy's legacy is marked by his effectiveness in an era where pitching was often overshadowed by powerful offenses, making his achievements all the more significant in the context of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 57 | 516 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 111 | 816.7 | 790 | 259 | 35 | 282 | 358 | 2.85 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | SFG | NL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.7 | 22 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 4.86 | - |
| 1965 | SFG | NL | 9 | 3 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 81.7 | 76 | 13 | 23 | 35 | 1.43 | - |
| 1966 | SFG | NL | 7 | 11 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 100.3 | 107 | 33 | 34 | 57 | 2.96 | - |
| 1967 | SFG | NL | 7 | 7 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 95.7 | 67 | 16 | 34 | 38 | 1.51 | - |
| 1968 | SFG | NL | 9 | 8 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 94.7 | 76 | 22 | 27 | 36 | 2.09 | - |
| 1969 | SFG | NL | 14 | 9 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 116.3 | 129 | 47 | 38 | 62 | 3.64 | - |
| 1970 | SFG | NL | 2 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25.7 | 33 | 20 | 11 | 16 | 7.01 | - |
| 1970 | STL | NL | 3 | 5 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 61.3 | 66 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 3.67 | - |
| 1971 | STL | NL | 4 | 3 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 59.3 | 49 | 14 | 27 | 24 | 2.12 | - |
| 1972 | ATL | AL | 2 | 2 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 77.3 | 70 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 3.03 | - |
| 1973 | ATL | AL | 2 | 6 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 63.0 | 68 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 3.57 | - |
| 1974 | PHI | NL | 3 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.7 | 27 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 3.28 | 399.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 516 | 121 | 5 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 42 | 0.149 | 0.176 | 0.190 | 0.366 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | SFG | NL | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | SFG | NL | 57 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | SFG | NL | 51 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.150 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | SFG | NL | 57 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | SFG | NL | 57 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | SFG | NL | 58 | 30 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | SFG | NL | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | STL | NL | 47 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | STL | NL | 50 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | ATL | AL | 47 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | ATL | AL | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | PHI | NL | 22 | 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 | 516 | 2 | 51 | 236 | 9 | 17 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | SFN | P | 8 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | SFN | P | 57 | 0 | 8 | 39 | 0 | 2 |
| 1966 | SFN | P | 51 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 3 | 1 |
| 1967 | SFN | P | 57 | 0 | 8 | 32 | 0 | 2 |
| 1968 | SFN | P | 57 | 0 | 7 | 33 | 0 | 4 |
| 1969 | SFN | P | 58 | 0 | 6 | 37 | 3 | 2 |
| 1970 | SFN | P | 20 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970 | SLN | P | 47 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | SLN | P | 50 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | ML4 | P | 47 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 1 | 3 |
| 1973 | ML4 | P | 42 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| 1974 | PHI | P | 22 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 516 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 13th | 16.0 | 280 | 0 |
| 1965 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 3rd | 3.0 | 20 | 3 |