Frank Seminara
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1992-1994)
Frank Seminara was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1994 for the San Diego Padres and the New York Mets, a span of 3 seasons. Across 47 career appearances, he went 12-9 with a 4.12 ERA and 90 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1992-06-02
- Last Game
- 1994-06-05
Full name: Frank Peter Seminara
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | SDN | NL | 9 | 4 | 19 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.1 | 98 | 41 | 46 | 61 | 3.68 | 3.75 (+2%) | 167.2 |
| 1993 | SDN | NL | 3 | 3 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46.1 | 53 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 4.47 | 4.19 (-7%) | -932.4 |
| 1994 | NYN | NL | 0 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 20 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 5.82 | 4.51 (-29%) | -313.2 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 12 | 9 | 47 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 163.2 | 171 | 75 | 75 | 90 | 4.12 | — | -1,078 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 47 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | .128 | .146 | .128 | .273 | 0 |
Career AVG .128 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 51.5% below league average.
Career OBP .146 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 55.9% below league average.
Career SLG .128 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 68.1% below league average.
Career OPS .273 vs. league average .730 across their career seasons — 62.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | SDN | NL | 19 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .118 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | SDN | NL | 18 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | NYN | NL | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 47 | 47 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | .128 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (94 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 26 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .130 |
| Away | 21 | 24 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .125 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 26 | 90.2 | 101 | 38 | 46 | 53 | 3.77 |
| Away | 21 | 73.0 | 70 | 37 | 29 | 37 | 4.56 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-06-05 | NYN | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-05-30 | NYN | COL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-05-26 | NYN | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-05-22 | NYN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-05-20 | NYN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-05-15 | NYN | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-05-09 | NYN | WSN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-05-03 | NYN | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-05-02 | NYN | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-04-30 | NYN | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-06-05 | NYN | CIN | L | 0.1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-05-30 | NYN | COL | — | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994-05-26 | NYN | PIT | L | 0.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-05-22 | NYN | PHI | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994-05-20 | NYN | PHI | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994-05-15 | NYN | ATL | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994-05-09 | NYN | WSN | — | 5.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994-05-03 | NYN | SFG | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-05-02 | NYN | SFG | — | 2.1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-04-30 | NYN | LAD | — | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 47 |
Salary History
Frank Seminara's recorded salaries total $150,000 over 1 season, in 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Seminara's career ran from 1992 to 1994. No salary is recorded for 1992 and 1994.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SDN | NL | $150,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $150,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University | New York | NY | 1986, 1987, 1988 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 7th | 1.0 | 120 | 0 |
Frank Seminara: the record in brief
Frank Seminara played a first major league game on June 2, 1992 and a last one on June 5, 1994. By club, Seminara's seasons break down as the San Diego Padres (1992 through 1993) and the New York Mets (1994). Seminara played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Born on May 16, 1967, in Brooklyn, NY, USA, Seminara was listed at 6'2" and 205 pounds. The bio lists the given name Frank Peter.
Seminara went 12-9 with a 4.12 ERA in 47 games, 26 of them starts. The totals include 90 strikeouts. Seminara's 4.12 ERA was close to the 4.12 league figure for those seasons. 1992 brought Seminara a season-high 9 wins. In 1992, one of the busiest seasons, Seminara posted a 3.68 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.75.
The voting table's high point is a 7th-place Rookie of the Year finish in 1992.
The position breakdown shows 47 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 19 putouts and 29 assists against 6 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Seminara
- What years did Frank Seminara play?
- Frank Seminara played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1994.
- Was Frank Seminara a pitcher?
- Yes. Frank Seminara pitched in the major leagues, recording 12 wins and 90 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Frank Seminara hit?
- Frank Seminara hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What teams did Frank Seminara play for?
- Frank Seminara played for 2 teams: the San Diego Padres (1992–1993) and the New York Mets (1994).
- What were Frank Seminara's career stats?
- In 47 games, Frank Seminara went 12-9 with a 4.12 ERA, 90 strikeouts, and 163.2 innings pitched.
- How much did Frank Seminara earn in his career?
- Frank Seminara's recorded salaries total $150,000 over 1 season, in 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Seminara's career ran from 1992 to 1994. No salary is recorded for 1992 and 1994.
- What was Frank Seminara's salary?
- Frank Seminara's recorded salary was $150,000 in 1993.
- What position did Frank Seminara play?
- Frank Seminara played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Frank Seminara and how much did he weigh?
- Frank Seminara was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 205 pounds.
- What was Frank Seminara's career ERA?
- Frank Seminara finished with a 4.12 career ERA, going 12-9 with 90 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Frank Seminara have?
- Frank Seminara recorded 90 career strikeouts.
- Is Frank Seminara in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Seminara has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.