- Frankie Pytlak
Frank Anthony Pytlak (
July 30 ,1908 -May 8 ,1977 ) born inBuffalo, New York was aCatcher for theCleveland Indians (1932-40) andBoston Red Sox (1941 and 1945-46).He helped the Red Sox win the 1946 American League Pennant.
He led the AL in hit by pitch (5) in 1934.
In 12 seasons he played in 795 games and had 2,399 at bats, 316 runs, 677 hits, 100 doubles, 36 triples, 7 home runs, 272 RBI, 56 stolen bases, 247 walks, .282 batting average, .355 on-base percentage, .363 slugging percentage, 870 total bases and 43 sacrifice hits.
He died in his hometown at the age of 68.
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