Frank Owen, baseball player, 1901-1909

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

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

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

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