Frank Okrie Explained

Frank Okrie
Position:Pitcher
Bats:Left
Throws:Left
Birth Date:27 October 1896
Birth Place:Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Death Place:Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:April 18
Debutyear:1920
Debutteam:Detroit Tigers
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:August 4
Finalyear:1920
Finalteam:Detroit Tigers
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:1–2
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:5.27
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:9
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Frank Anthony Okrie (October 27, 1896  - October 16, 1959), nicknamed "Lefty", was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher.

Okrie appeared in 21 games for the 1920 Detroit Tigers, recording a 1-2 win–loss record with a 5.27 earned run average.

Okrie was the father of MLB catcher and coach Len Okrie.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rocky Mount Telegram 14 Mar 1971, page 19 .