Frank Tepedino
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1967-1975)
Frank Tepedino was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1975 for the New York Yankees, the Milwaukee Brewers, and the Atlanta Braves, a span of 9 seasons. In 265 career games, he hit .241 with 122 hits, 6 home runs, and 58 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1967-05-12
- Last Game
- 1975-04-29
Full name: Frank Ronald Tepedino
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265 | 507 | 50 | 122 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 58 | 4 | 33 | 61 | .241 | .288 | .306 | .593 | -759 |
Career AVG .241 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .288 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.
Career SLG .306 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.
Career OPS .593 vs. league average .689 across their career seasons — 13.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | NYA | AL | 9 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1969 | NYA | AL | 13 | 39 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | .231 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1970 | NYA | AL | 16 | 19 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .316 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1971 | NYA | AL | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1971 | ML4 | AL | 53 | 106 | 11 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 17 | .198 | .249 (-21%) | .316 (-26%) | .365 (-28%) | .682 (-27%) | 0.0 |
| 1972 | NYA | AL | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1973 | ATL | NL | 74 | 148 | 20 | 45 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 29 | 0 | 13 | 21 | .304 | .256 (+18%) | .325 (+9%) | .378 (+11%) | .703 (+10%) | 245.4 |
| 1974 | ATL | NL | 78 | 169 | 11 | 39 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 9 | 13 | .231 | .256 (-10%) | .324 (-16%) | .369 (-26%) | .693 (-21%) | -568.2 |
| 1975 | ATL | NL | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 265 | 507 | 50 | 122 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 58 | 4 | 33 | 61 | .241 | — | — | — | — | -323 | ||
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 (265 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 133 | 251 | 26 | 56 | 3 | 28 | .223 |
| Away | 132 | 256 | 24 | 66 | 3 | 30 | .258 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-04-29 | ATL | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975-04-25 | ATL | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-04-24 | ATL | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-04-19 | ATL | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975-04-18 | ATL | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-04-13 | ATL | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-04-09 | ATL | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975-04-07 | ATL | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-28 | ATL | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-23 | ATL | LAD | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 134 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 13 |
Frank Tepedino: the record in brief
Frank Tepedino played a first major league game on May 12, 1967 and a last one on April 29, 1975. By club, Tepedino's seasons break down as the New York Yankees (1967 through 1972), the Milwaukee Brewers (1971), and the Atlanta Braves (1973 to 1975). Tepedino, a first baseman by primary position, batted and threw left-handed. The recorded size is 5'11" and 185 pounds. The birth record reads November 23, 1947, in Brooklyn, NY, USA. Frank Tepedino was the playing name; the full given name is Frank Ronald.
Tepedino collected 122 hits in 507 at bats across 265 games, good for a .241 batting average, along with 6 home runs and 58 runs batted in. Tepedino's career OPS of .593 combines a .288 on-base mark with .306 slugging. The .241 career average is close to the .251 the league hit across the same seasons. In OPS terms, Tepedino's .593 stands 13.9% below the league's .689. Tepedino collected a career-high 45 hits in 1973. The Lg AVG column puts Tepedino's 1973 at .304 against .256, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 18%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Tepedino
- What years did Frank Tepedino play?
- Frank Tepedino played in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1975.
- Was Frank Tepedino a pitcher?
- No. Frank Tepedino was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Frank Tepedino hit?
- Frank Tepedino hit 6 career home runs with 122 hits.
- What teams did Frank Tepedino play for?
- Frank Tepedino played for 3 teams: the New York Yankees (1967, 1969–1972), the Milwaukee Brewers (1971), and the Atlanta Braves (1973–1975).
- What were Frank Tepedino's career stats?
- In 265 games, Frank Tepedino had 122 hits, 6 home runs, 58 RBI, 50 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .241 batting average.
- What position did Frank Tepedino play?
- Frank Tepedino played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Frank Tepedino and how much did he weigh?
- Frank Tepedino was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Frank Tepedino hit each season?
- Frank Tepedino's home runs by season: 0 in 1967, 0 in 1969, 0 in 1970, 2 in 1971, 0 in 1972, 4 in 1973, 0 in 1974, and 0 in 1975. His most in one season was 4, in 1973.
- What was Frank Tepedino's career batting average?
- Frank Tepedino batted .241 over his career, with 122 hits in 507 at bats.
- How many RBI did Frank Tepedino have?
- Frank Tepedino drove in 58 runs in his career.
- Is Frank Tepedino in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Tepedino has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.