Frankie Frisch
Inducted:
1947
Personal Details
5-11, 165lb (180cm, 74kg)
Born:
September 9, 1897
Bronx, New York, U.S.
Died:
March 12, 1973
Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
Position:
Second baseman
College:
Fordham University
Frankie Frisch, nicknamed “The Fordham Flash,” was one of the most dynamic infielders of the 1920s and 1930s. A switch-hitting second baseman known for speed, defense, and fiery leadership, Frisch starred with both the New York Giants and St. Louis Cardinals.
He was a central figure in four World Series championships and helped define the aggressive, high-energy style of the "Gashouse Gang" Cardinals. Frisch collected over 2,800 hits, stole 419 bases, and scored nearly 1,500 runs.
After his playing days, he managed for several seasons, including leading the Cardinals to a title in 1934. Frisch was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1947 and later served on the Veterans Committee.
His all-around skill set and leadership made him one of the most complete second basemen in baseball history.
Frisch's Awards and Records
- 3× All-Star (1933–1935)
- 4× World Series champion (1921, 1922, 1931, 1934)
- NL MVP (1931)
- 3× NL stolen base leader (1921, 1927, 1931)
- Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame
- Inducted into National Baseball Hall of Fame (1947)
- 10× Top 10 in NL Batting Average
- 2,880 Career Hits – top 50 all-time
- Managed Cardinals to 1934 World Series title
- Key member of the legendary “Gashouse Gang”
- Veterans Committee Chairman (later in life)
MLB Teams:
As player
New York Giants (1919–1926)
St. Louis Cardinals (1927–1937)
As manager
St. Louis Cardinals (1933–1938)
Pittsburgh Pirates (1940–1946)
Chicago Cubs (1949–1951)
Number Worn:
3
MLB Stats
Seasons:
19 (1919–1937)
Games Played:
2,311
Batting Average:
.316
Hits:
2,880
Home Runs:
105
RBIs:
1,244
Runs Scored:
1,532
Stolen Bases:
419
OBP:
.369
Managerial record:
1,138–1,078
Winning %
.514