Frank Sacka
Born: 8/30/1924 in Romulus, MI, USA
Died: 12/7/1994 in Dearborn, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1951-04-29 | Final Game: 1953-09-13
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Biography
Frank Sacka, born in 1924, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1950s. His career spanned from April 29, 1951, to September 13, 1953, during a time when the game was experiencing a transition in player dynamics and strategies. Primarily playing as a position player, Sacka participated in 14 games at the major league level, showcasing his abilities in a competitive environment.
Over the course of his brief career, Sacka recorded 9 hits and drove in 6 runs, achieving a batting average of .265. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his contributions on the field were significant for the teams he played for during the post-World War II era, a time when baseball was regaining its popularity and beginning to integrate more diverse talent into the league. Despite the limited scope of his career, Sacka's presence in the game during this pivotal period in baseball history remains noteworthy.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 34 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.265 | 0.324 | 0.265 | 0.589 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | WSN | AL | 7 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | WSN | AL | 7 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.278 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 12 | 0 | 46 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | WS1 | C | 6 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953 | WS1 | C | 6 | 0 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 12 |