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Frank Croucher Notable

b. July 23, 1914 · Detroit Tigers 1939–1941, Washington Senators 1942

Frank Croucher divided four seasons between two clubs as a shortstop: the Detroit Tigers from 1939, then the Washington Senators through 1942.

Across 296 games he batted .251, with 235 hits and 94 runs. He finished with 7 home runs, 37 doubles and 4 stolen bases.

He played 255 games at shortstop, with 644 assists and 75 errors. He turned 134 double plays.

He was born in San Antonio, TX, USA on July 23, 1914, and died on May 21, 1980. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1939 DET 973243887 1505 4016422 .269
1940 DET 375736 000 2450 .105
1941 DET 13648951124 2142 3933722 .254
1942 WSH 2665218 110 5390 .277
Career 29693594235 3757 86561284 .251

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1914

Born July 23, 1914

San Antonio, TX, USA

1980

Died May 21, 1980