Frank Reberger
Born: 6/7/1944 in Caldwell, ID, USA
MLB Debut: 1968-06-06 | Final Game: 1972-09-24
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Frank Beall Reberger
Biography
Frank Reberger was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1972. Born in 1944, he made a notable impact during his career, which spanned several seasons primarily with the San Francisco Giants and the New York Mets. Reberger's pitching style was characterized by his ability to generate strikeouts, as evidenced by his total of 258 strikeouts over his career. He finished with a win-loss record of 14-15 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.52, reflecting the competitive nature of the game during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Reberger's contributions to his teams were significant, particularly in high-pressure situations, as he recorded 8 saves throughout his career. His tenure in the majors coincided with a transformative time in baseball, marked by the rise of power hitting and the evolution of pitching strategies. Although he may not have achieved the superstar status of some contemporaries, Reberger's role as a reliable pitcher in the bullpen and rotation highlighted the importance of depth in a team's pitching staff during an era that was beginning to see the effects of changes in training and preparation for pitchers. His legacy remains a testament to the dedicated athletes who contributed to the game's history during this pivotal period.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 15 | 148 | 37 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 388.7 | 404 | 195 | 35 | 197 | 258 | 4.52 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | CHC | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4.50 | - |
| 1969 | SDP | NL | 1 | 2 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 87.7 | 83 | 35 | 41 | 65 | 3.59 | - |
| 1970 | SFG | NL | 7 | 8 | 45 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 152.0 | 178 | 94 | 98 | 117 | 5.57 | - |
| 1971 | SFG | NL | 3 | 0 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.7 | 37 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 3.92 | - |
| 1972 | SFG | NL | 3 | 4 | 20 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 99.3 | 97 | 44 | 37 | 52 | 3.99 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 156 | 100 | 13 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 40 | 0.230 | 0.245 | 0.270 | 0.515 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | CHC | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | SDP | NL | 67 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | SFG | NL | 48 | 47 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0.234 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | SFG | NL | 16 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | SFG | NL | 22 | 35 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0.229 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 148 | 37 | 31 | 72 | 6 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | CHN | P | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | SDN | P | 67 | 0 | 6 | 23 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | SFN | P | 45 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 4 | 1 |
| 1971 | SFN | P | 13 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 1972 | SFN | P | 20 | 11 | 4 | 22 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 148 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Idaho | Moscow | ID | 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |