Frank Sacka, baseball player, 1951-1953

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 12