Frank Barrett
American baseball player, MLB pitcher
Born
Died
1998
28 years ago — 85 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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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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