Frank Fanovich
| Frank Fanovich | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: January 11, 1923 New York, New York, U.S. | |
| Died: August 27, 2011 (aged 88) New Smyrna Beach, Florida, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 25, 1949, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 16, 1953, for the Philadelphia Athletics | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0–5 |
| Earned run average | 5.49 |
| Strikeouts | 64 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Frank Joseph "Lefty" Fanovich (January 11, 1923 – August 27, 2011) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. The left-hander played for the Cincinnati Reds during the 1949 season and the Philadelphia Athletics during the 1953 season. He was acquired along with Joe Coleman by the Baltimore Orioles from the Athletics for Bob Cain on 17 December 1953.[1] During his MLB career, the 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m), 180 lb (82 kg) Fanovich appeared in 55 games, 51 in relief, and posted a career record of 0–5. He allowed 106 hits in 105 innings pitched, with 65 bases on balls and 64 strikeouts.
References
- ↑ "A's Get Cain from Orioles for 2 Hurlers," The Associated Press (AP), Thursday 17 December 1953. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet · Baseball Almanac
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