Frank Ulrich
Born: 11/18/1899 in Austria
Died: 2/11/1929 in Baltimore, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1925-04-18 | Final Game: 1927-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Frank W. Ulrich
Biography
Frank Ulrich was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1925 to 1927. Born in 1899, Ulrich made his debut during a period when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play. Throughout his career, he showcased a competitive spirit on the mound, finishing with a record of 19 wins and 27 losses, along with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.48. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 123 strikeouts over his tenure in the league.
Ulrich's contributions to his teams were not limited to his pitching prowess; he also recorded 2 saves, highlighting his role as a reliable option in late-game situations. While his career was relatively brief, spanning just over two seasons, Ulrich's performance reflected the challenges and dynamics of the game during the late 1920s. His legacy, like many players of his time, is a testament to the evolving nature of baseball and the enduring spirit of competition that characterizes the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 27 | 98 | 39 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 406.0 | 452 | 157 | 21 | 89 | 123 | 3.48 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | PHI | NL | 3 | 3 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 65.0 | 73 | 22 | 12 | 29 | 3.05 | 513.5 |
| 1926 | PHI | NL | 8 | 13 | 45 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 147.7 | 178 | 67 | 37 | 52 | 4.08 | 557.6 |
| 1927 | PHI | NL | 8 | 11 | 32 | 18 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 193.3 | 201 | 68 | 40 | 42 | 3.17 | 2056.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 | 138 | 7 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 28 | 0.167 | 0.212 | 0.188 | 0.401 | -963.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | PHI | NL | 21 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | PHI | NL | 45 | 49 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0.245 | -126.8 |
| 1927 | PHI | NL | 32 | 73 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0.123 | -836.3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 98 | 0 | 21 | 80 | 2 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | PHI | P | 21 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 2 |
| 1926 | PHI | P | 45 | 0 | 7 | 33 | 2 | 3 |
| 1927 | PHI | P | 32 | 0 | 12 | 29 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 98 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 23th | 2.0 | 80 | 0 |