Frank Secory
Born: 8/24/1912 in Mason City, IA, USA
Died: 4/7/1995 in Port Huron, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1940-04-28 | Final Game: 1946-08-10
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Frank Edward Secory
Biography
Frank Secory was a professional baseball player born in 1912, who played in the Major Leagues from 1940 to 1946. Primarily a position player, Secory’s career spanned a tumultuous era in baseball, marked by the challenges of World War II and the evolving dynamics of the sport. Over the course of his six-year tenure in the league, he appeared in 93 games, where he showcased his skills as a versatile athlete.
During his career, Secory recorded 37 hits, including 7 home runs, and drove in 36 runs, culminating in a batting average of .228. While his offensive numbers may not have placed him among the league's elite, his contributions were significant during an era when the game was transitioning, and many players were serving in the military. Secory’s sole stolen base exemplified his speed and agility on the base paths, traits that were valued in the fast-paced environment of the game during the 1940s. Though not a household name, Frank Secory's journey through the league reflects the spirit and tenacity of baseball during a challenging period in American history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | 162 | 21 | 37 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 36 | 1 | 17 | 24 | 0.228 | 0.302 | 0.389 | 0.691 | -109.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | DET | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | CIN | NL | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | CHC | NL | 22 | 56 | 10 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 0.321 | 331.5 |
| 1945 | CHC | NL | 35 | 57 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.158 | -441.5 |
| 1946 | CHC | NL | 33 | 43 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0.233 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.400 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | WS | CHN | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.400 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 40 | 0 | 80 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | CIN | OF | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1944 | CHN | OF | 17 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945 | CHN | OF | 12 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946 | CHN | OF | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 39 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo | MI | 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936 |