Frank Seward, baseball player, 1943-1944

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 26

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Duke University Durham NC 1941