Frank Shellenback
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1918-1919)
Frank Shellenback was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1918 to 1919 for the Chicago White Sox, a span of 2 seasons. Across 36 career appearances, he went 10-15 with a 3.06 ERA and 57 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" / 192 lb
- Died
- 8/17/1969 in Newton, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1918-05-08
- Last Game
- 1919-07-05
Full name: Frank Victor Shellenback
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | CHA | AL | 9 | 12 | 28 | 21 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 182.2 | 180 | 54 | 74 | 47 | 2.66 | 2.83 (+6%) | -1377.0 |
| 1919 | CHA | AL | 1 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 35.0 | 40 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 5.14 | 3.09 (-67%) | -518.1 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 10 | 15 | 36 | 25 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 217.2 | 220 | 74 | 90 | 57 | 3.06 | — | -1,895 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 65 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 30 | .123 | .240 | .138 | .378 | -290 |
Career AVG .123 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 52.5% below league average.
Career OBP .240 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 25.2% below league average.
Career SLG .138 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 59.0% below league average.
Career OPS .378 vs. league average .659 across their career seasons — 42.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | CHA | AL | 29 | 54 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 25 | .130 | .255 (-49%) | .318 (-24%) | .326 (-55%) | .645 (-40%) | -290.4 |
| 1919 | CHA | AL | 8 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 37 | 65 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 30 | .123 | — | — | — | — | -290 | ||
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 (73 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 18 | 30 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .133 |
| Away | 19 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .114 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 18 | 111.1 | 114 | 35 | 46 | 33 | 2.83 |
| Away | 18 | 107.1 | 106 | 43 | 48 | 23 | 3.61 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919-07-05 | CHW | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-07-01 | CHW | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1919-06-22 | CHW | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1919-06-13 | CHW | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1919-06-02 | CHW | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-05-15 | CHW | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-05-12 | CHW | SLA | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1919-04-26 | CHW | SLA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1918-09-01 | CHW | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-25 | CHW | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919-07-05 | CHW | DET | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-07-01 | CHW | CLE | — | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1919-06-22 | CHW | DET | L | 8.0 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1919-06-13 | CHW | BOS | L | 4.2 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1919-06-02 | CHW | DET | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-05-15 | CHW | BOS | L | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-05-12 | CHW | SLA | W | 9.0 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1919-04-26 | CHW | SLA | — | 2.1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1918-09-01 | CHW | CLE | L | 2.0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-25 | CHW | MIN | L | 8.0 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 36 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara | CA | 1918 |
Frank Shellenback: the record in brief
The profile opens with Frank Shellenback's first major league game on May 8, 1918; the last one listed came on July 5, 1919. Every season row on the page belongs to the Chicago White Sox, from 1918 through 1919. Shellenback is listed as a pitcher at 192 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. Shellenback threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. Shellenback was born on December 16, 1898, in Joplin, MO, USA. Shellenback's death is recorded on August 17, 1969, in Newton, MA, USA. The given name on file is Frank Victor Shellenback.
Across 36 games (25 starts), Shellenback recorded 10 wins against 15 losses with a 3.06 ERA. Shellenback had 57 strikeouts and 12 complete games. Shellenback's 3.06 ERA was close to the 2.96 league figure for those seasons. The best win total was 9, in 1918. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 2.66 in 1918, when the league's was 2.83.
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Shellenback
- What years did Frank Shellenback play?
- Frank Shellenback played in Major League Baseball from 1918 to 1919.
- Was Frank Shellenback a pitcher?
- Yes. Frank Shellenback pitched in the major leagues, recording 10 wins and 57 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Frank Shellenback hit?
- Frank Shellenback hit 0 career home runs with 8 hits.
- What teams did Frank Shellenback play for?
- Frank Shellenback played for one team, the Chicago White Sox (1918–1919).
- What were Frank Shellenback's career stats?
- In 36 games, Frank Shellenback went 10-15 with a 3.06 ERA, 57 strikeouts, 217.2 innings pitched, and 2 saves.
- What position did Frank Shellenback play?
- Frank Shellenback played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Frank Shellenback and how much did he weigh?
- Frank Shellenback was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 192 pounds.
- What was Frank Shellenback's career ERA?
- Frank Shellenback finished with a 3.06 career ERA, going 10-15 with 57 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Frank Shellenback have?
- Frank Shellenback recorded 57 career strikeouts.
- Is Frank Shellenback in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Shellenback has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.