Frank Menechino, baseball player, 1999-2005

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

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

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

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