Frank Fanovich

Frank Fanovich
Pitcher
Born: (1923-01-11)January 11, 1923
New York, New York, U.S.
Died: August 27, 2011(2011-08-27) (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 record0–5
Earned run average5.49
Strikeouts64
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

  1. ^ "A's Get Cain from Orioles for 2 Hurlers," The Associated Press (AP), Thursday 17 December 1953. Retrieved 4 March 2026.


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