Frank Owen
Born: 12/23/1879 in Ypsilanti, MI, USA
Died: 11/24/1942 in Dearborn, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1901-04-26 | Final Game: 1909-05-12
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Frank Malcolm Owen
Biography
Frank Owen, born in 1879, was a skilled pitcher who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1901 to 1909, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively minded game. Owen showcased his talents with a record of 82-67 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.55, reflecting his ability to control games and limit opposing offenses. Over his career, he accumulated 443 strikeouts and recorded 2 saves, demonstrating both his durability and effectiveness on the mound.
Owen was known for his competitive spirit and strategic approach to pitching, traits that contributed to his success during a time when the game was evolving rapidly. He played for several teams, including the Chicago White Sox and the Philadelphia Athletics, and was a prominent figure in the league during his active years. His contributions to the sport helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers, and his legacy remains a notable part of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 67 | 194 | 155 | 119 | 16 | 2 | 1368.3 | 1249 | 388 | 17 | 298 | 443 | 2.55 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | DET | AL | 1 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 56.0 | 70 | 27 | 30 | 17 | 4.34 | -1256.0 |
| 1903 | CHW | AL | 8 | 12 | 26 | 20 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 167.3 | 167 | 65 | 44 | 66 | 3.50 | - |
| 1904 | CHW | AL | 21 | 15 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 4 | 1 | 315.0 | 243 | 68 | 61 | 103 | 1.94 | - |
| 1905 | CHW | AL | 21 | 13 | 42 | 38 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 334.0 | 276 | 78 | 56 | 125 | 2.10 | - |
| 1906 | CHW | AL | 22 | 13 | 42 | 36 | 27 | 7 | 0 | 293.0 | 289 | 76 | 54 | 66 | 2.33 | - |
| 1907 | CHW | AL | 2 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 47.0 | 43 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 2.49 | - |
| 1908 | CHW | AL | 6 | 7 | 25 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140.0 | 142 | 53 | 37 | 48 | 3.41 | - |
| 1909 | CHW | AL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4.50 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195 | 483 | 33 | 77 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 5 | 34 | 123 | 0.159 | 0.218 | 0.197 | 0.414 | -2147.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | DET | AL | 9 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.050 | 0.0 |
| 1903 | CHW | AL | 26 | 57 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 21 | 0.123 | -410.8 |
| 1904 | CHW | AL | 37 | 107 | 10 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 25 | 0.215 | -86.8 |
| 1905 | CHW | AL | 42 | 124 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 26 | 0.145 | -881.2 |
| 1906 | CHW | AL | 42 | 103 | 7 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 27 | 0.136 | -601.5 |
| 1907 | CHW | AL | 11 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1908 | CHW | AL | 25 | 50 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 0.180 | -167.5 |
| 1909 | CHW | AL | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | WS | CHA | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | WS | CHA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| P | 194 | 130 | 92 | 527 | 14 | 18 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | DET | P | 8 | 0 | 7 | 24 | 1 | 2 |
| 1901 | DET | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1903 | CHA | P | 26 | 0 | 11 | 68 | 3 | 4 |
| 1904 | CHA | P | 37 | 36 | 21 | 130 | 0 | 8 |
| 1905 | CHA | P | 42 | 38 | 20 | 120 | 3 | 1 |
| 1906 | CHA | P | 42 | 36 | 22 | 110 | 3 | 1 |
| 1907 | CHA | P | 11 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908 | CHA | P | 25 | 14 | 6 | 54 | 4 | 2 |
| 1909 | CHA | P | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 194 |
| Left Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | East Lansing | MI | 1897 |