Seth Frankoff
James Seth Frankoff (born August 27, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs and in the KBO League for the Doosan Bears.
Seth Frankoff | |||
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Frankoff with the Tulsa Drillers in 2016 | |||
Seattle Mariners | |||
Pitcher | |||
Born: Raleigh, North Carolina | August 27, 1988|||
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Professional debut | |||
MLB: June 9, 2017, for the Chicago Cubs | |||
KBO: March 27, 2018, for the Doosan Bears | |||
MLB statistics (through 2017 season) | |||
Win–loss record | 0–1 | ||
Earned run average | 9.00 | ||
Strikeouts | 2 | ||
KBO statistics (through August 1, 2019) | |||
Win–loss record | 22–9 | ||
Earned run average | 3.97 | ||
Strikeouts | 200 | ||
Teams | |||
Career
Oakland Athletics
He was born in Raleigh, North Carolina and attended Apex High School before attending University of North Carolina at Wilmington.[1] He was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 27th round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft and played in their system from 2010 to 2015.[2] In 2013, he earned a spot in the Arizona Fall League. In 2014, he reached Triple A for the first time.[3]
Chicago Cubs
He joined the Los Angeles Dodgers system in 2016 and the Cubs system for 2017. One source says, "he checks most of the boxes ... he rarely walks hitters, which is a standard draw for the Cubs brass," in explaining why Chicago signed him.[4]
He was a minor league Mid-Season All-Star in 2012 and 2014.[5][6]
In 2007, he was a member of the United States national baseball team.[7]
Frankoff made his major league debut on June 9, 2017, against the Colorado Rockies relieving in the fifth inning.
Seattle Mariners
On September 4, he was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners.[8] Frankoff was granted his release by the Mariners on December 10, in order to pursue pitching opportunities in South Korea.[9]
Doosan Bears
He signed with the Doosan Bears of the KBO League on December 12, 2017.[10] He became a free agent following the 2019 season.
San Diego Padres
On February 14, 2020, Frankoff signed a minor league deal with the San Diego Padres. Frankoff elected free agency on July 14, 2020.
Seattle Mariners
On August 11, 2020, Frankoff signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners.
References
- "Q & A with RockHounds closer Seth Frankoff". 15 May 2014.
- "The Married Life in Baseball with Seth & Bess Frankoff". 5 June 2013.
- "Seth Frankoff Minor, Fall & Winter Leagues Statistics & History - Baseball-Reference.com". Baseball-Reference.com.
- "Cubs Prospect Profile Seth Frankoff 12-30-2016". thezygote50.com.
- "Seth Frankoff Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com.
- "Get to Know MiLB All-Star Seth Frankoff". 23 June 2014.
- "The Official Website of University of North Carolina Wilmington Athletics". www.uncwsports.com.
- Adams, Steve (September 4, 2017). "Mariners Claim Hannemann, Frankoff; Curtis Designated; Phelps To 60-Day DL". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
- Polishuk, Mark (December 10, 2017). "Mariners Release Seth Frankoff". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
- "Seth Frankoff: Signs to play in South Korea". cbssports.com. December 12, 2017. Retrieved December 19, 2017.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Fangraphs, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)