Frank Quinn
Born: 11/27/1927 in Springfield, MA, USA
Died: 1/11/1993 in Boynton Beach, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1949-05-29 | Final Game: 1950-04-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Frank William Quinn
Biography
Frank Quinn was a professional baseball player born in 1927, who made a brief mark in Major League Baseball during a short career that spanned from 1949 to 1950. Primarily known as a position player, Quinn played in a total of 9 games at the highest level of the sport. His time in the majors came during a transitional period in baseball history, as the sport was evolving from the late 1940s into the more dynamic 1950s.
Quinn finished his career with 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of .167. Despite not recording any home runs or runs batted in, his participation in the league during this era highlights the competitive nature of baseball and the difficulties faced by players vying for recognition in a time when the game was beginning to embrace more specialized roles. While his major league career was short-lived, Quinn remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who aspired to make their mark in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 3.38 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.0 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 2.86 | -317.7 |
| 1950 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | BOS | AL | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1950 | BOS | AL | 1 | 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 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | BOS | P | 8 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950 | BOS | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 9 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale University | New Haven | CT | 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948 |