Frank Barrett

American baseball player, MLB pitcher

Frank Barrett - American baseball player, MLB pitcher
Born

July 1st, 1913
112 years ago

Died

1998
27 years ago — 85 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

Links & References

Played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1938 to 1946. Played for the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies. Achieved a career record of 29 wins and 41 losses with an earned run average of 4.63 over his MLB career. Participated in the 1944 season with the Philadelphia Phillies, contributing to the team during this period.

Played for Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies

Achieved a career record of 29-41

Competed in MLB from 1938 to 1946

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