Frank Saucier
Born: 5/28/1926 in Leslie, MO, USA
Died: 3/3/2025 in Amarillo, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1951-07-21 | Final Game: 1951-09-23
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Francis Field Saucier
Biography
Frank Saucier was a professional baseball player born in 1926, whose brief career took place in the early 1950s. He played as a position player, appearing in a total of 18 games from July 21, 1951, to September 23, 1951. Saucier's time in Major League Baseball was marked by limited offensive production; he finished his career with just 1 hit in 14 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .071. Alongside his single hit, he recorded 1 run batted in (RBI) and did not hit any home runs or steal any bases.
Saucier's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, shortly after the integration of the sport and before the expansion era that would see the game grow significantly in popularity. Despite his limited impact on the field, Saucier was part of a generation of players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. His brief stint in the majors exemplifies the challenges many players faced in securing a lasting role in the league amidst the fierce competition of the time.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.071 | 0.278 | 0.143 | 0.421 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | SLA | AL | 18 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | SLA | OF | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster College | Fulton | MO | 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948 |