Frank Menechino
Born: 1/7/1971 in Staten Island, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1999-09-06 | Final Game: 2005-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs
Biography
Frank Menechino, born in 1971, was a position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2005. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 450 games, showcasing his versatility on the field. Menechino was known for his steady presence at the plate, accumulating 302 hits and achieving a batting average of .240. His offensive contributions included 36 home runs and 149 RBIs, which underscored his role as a reliable middle-of-the-order hitter.
Menechino's playing style was characterized by a solid, if not spectacular, approach to hitting and an ability to adapt to various positions as needed. While he played during the tail end of the steroid era, his contributions were rooted in a traditional approach to the game, emphasizing contact and situational hitting. Additionally, he added a modest but valuable dimension to his game with 3 stolen bases, highlighting his capability to contribute in multiple facets. After retiring in 2005, Menechino's career left a lasting impression on teams and fans alike, demonstrating the importance of depth players in a successful baseball lineup.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 450 | 1257 | 207 | 302 | 58 | 7 | 36 | 149 | 3 | 200 | 279 | 0.240 | 0.358 | 0.383 | 0.741 | 579.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | OAK | AL | 9 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | OAK | AL | 66 | 145 | 31 | 37 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 26 | 1 | 20 | 45 | 0.255 | 56.2 |
| 2001 | OAK | AL | 139 | 471 | 82 | 114 | 22 | 2 | 12 | 60 | 2 | 79 | 97 | 0.242 | 140.3 |
| 2002 | OAK | AL | 38 | 132 | 22 | 27 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 20 | 32 | 0.205 | -313.9 |
| 2003 | OAK | AL | 43 | 83 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 19 | 16 | 0.193 | -147.3 |
| 2004 | OAK | AL | 13 | 33 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | TOR | AL | 72 | 236 | 40 | 71 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 25 | 0 | 36 | 44 | 0.301 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | TOR | AL | 70 | 148 | 22 | 32 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 25 | 33 | 0.216 | -80.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 36.00 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.083 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | ALDS2 | OAK | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2001 | ALDS2 | OAK | 4 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.083 |
| 2000 | ALDS1 | OAK | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 309 | 261 | 510 | 840 | 25 | 174 |
| 3B | 45 | 23 | 17 | 54 | 3 | 8 |
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 33 | 19 | 37 | 40 | 3 | 14 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | OAK | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | OAK | SS | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | OAK | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | OAK | 2B | 51 | 32 | 83 | 131 | 6 | 30 |
| 2000 | OAK | 3B | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | OAK | SS | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | OAK | 2B | 136 | 127 | 253 | 406 | 15 | 90 |
| 2001 | OAK | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | OAK | SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | OAK | 2B | 32 | 31 | 37 | 90 | 1 | 10 |
| 2002 | OAK | 3B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | OAK | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | OAK | 2B | 22 | 15 | 30 | 42 | 1 | 11 |
| 2003 | OAK | 3B | 19 | 9 | 6 | 21 | 2 | 2 |
| 2003 | OAK | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | OAK | 2B | 12 | 9 | 16 | 29 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | TOR | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | TOR | 2B | 30 | 26 | 54 | 72 | 0 | 13 |
| 2004 | TOR | 3B | 7 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 | TOR | SS | 14 | 14 | 26 | 26 | 1 | 9 |
| 2005 | TOR | 2B | 26 | 21 | 37 | 70 | 1 | 18 |
| 2005 | TOR | 3B | 9 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 | TOR | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| Second Base | 309 |
| Third Base | 45 |
| Shortstop | 33 |
| Designated Hitter | 54 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | TOR | AL | $650,000 |
| 2004 | OAK | AL | $400,000 |
| 2003 | OAK | AL | $334,500 |
| 2002 | OAK | AL | $295,000 |
| 2001 | OAK | AL | $225,000 |
| 2000 | OAK | AL | $201,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,105,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa | AL | 1992, 1993 |
| Gulf Coast Community College | Panama City | FL | 1990, 1991 |