Frank Seward
Born: 4/7/1921 in Pennsauken, NJ, USA
Died: 4/12/2004 in Elmira, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1943-09-28 | Final Game: 1944-09-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Frank Martin Seward
Biography
Frank Seward was a professional baseball pitcher who played during a challenging period in the sport, marked by the disruptions of World War II. Born in 1921, Seward's major league career spanned from 1943 to 1944, a time when many players were serving in the military, which led to a unique mix of talent and opportunity in the game. Over his brief career, he recorded a win-loss record of 3-3 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.15, showcasing both his potential and the difficulties pitchers faced during this era.
Seward's contributions to his teams were characterized by his competitive spirit on the mound, where he amassed a total of 18 strikeouts. Although he did not achieve a high number of saves, his role as a pitcher in the wartime baseball landscape was significant, as many fans and players alike rallied around the sport as a source of comfort and entertainment during tumultuous times. Despite the brevity of his career, Frank Seward remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the perseverance of athletes during one of the most challenging periods in American history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 26 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 87.3 | 110 | 50 | 8 | 37 | 18 | 5.15 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3.00 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | NY1 | NL | 3 | 2 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 78.3 | 98 | 47 | 32 | 16 | 5.40 | -2469.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 28 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.071 | 0.071 | 0.107 | 0.179 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | NY1 | NL | 25 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 26 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | NY1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944 | NY1 | P | 25 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 26 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University | Durham | NC | 1941 |