Frank Schwindel
Born: 6/29/1992 in Livingston, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 2019-03-28 | Final Game: 2022-08-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Frank J. Schwindel
Biography
Frank Schwindel, born in 1992, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2019 to 2022. Primarily playing as a position player, Schwindel appeared in 145 games over his career, where he showcased his offensive prowess with a batting average of .269. He recorded 142 hits, including 22 home runs, and drove in 79 runs, demonstrating his ability to contribute significantly to his team's offensive efforts. Additionally, Schwindel displayed a little speed on the basepaths with 2 stolen bases throughout his tenure.
During his relatively brief career, Schwindel was recognized for his potential, earning the title of Rookie of the Month on two occasions. His journey through the majors came during a time when the game was increasingly focused on power hitting, and he managed to carve out a niche for himself as a reliable contributor. Though his career was shorter than many, Schwindel's impact was felt, particularly in the clubs he played for, as he brought a competitive spirit and a strong work ethic to the field.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 18.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 18.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145 | 528 | 67 | 142 | 31 | 1 | 22 | 79 | 2 | 35 | 101 | 0.269 | 0.314 | 0.456 | 0.771 | 899.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | KCR | AL | 6 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | CHC | NL | 56 | 222 | 42 | 76 | 19 | 1 | 13 | 40 | 2 | 16 | 36 | 0.342 | 1419.3 |
| 2021 | OAK | AL | 8 | 20 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.150 | 1419.3 |
| 2022 | CHC | NL | 75 | 271 | 23 | 62 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 36 | 0 | 19 | 58 | 0.229 | -519.6 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 105 | 99 | 796 | 35 | 2 | 92 |
| P | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | KCA | 1B | 5 | 4 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 | CHN | 1B | 51 | 50 | 412 | 22 | 1 | 50 |
| 2021 | OAK | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | CHN | P | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | CHN | 1B | 48 | 45 | 353 | 13 | 0 | 39 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
| First Base | 105 |
| Designated Hitter | 34 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Player of the Week | Week of 2021-09-04 |
| 2021 | Rookie of the Month | August |
| 2021 | Rookie of the Month | September |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 6th | 2.0 | 150 | 0 |