| Frank Killen | |
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: November 30, 1870 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| Died: December 3, 1939 (aged 69) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 27, 1891, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 27, 1900, for the Chicago Orphans | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 164–131 |
| Earned run average | 3.78 |
| Strikeouts | 725 |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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Frank Bissell "Lefty" Killen (November 30, 1870 – December 3, 1939) was a professional baseball player. He was a left-handed pitcher over parts of ten seasons (1891–1900) with the Milwaukee Brewers, Washington Senators (NL), Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Beaneaters and Chicago Orphans.
In 1893, Killen posted a league-best 36 victories against 14 defeats. No left-hander in NL history has won as many games since then. He was the National League wins leader in 1893 and 1896 with Pittsburgh, leading the league in complete games and shutouts in 1896.
For his career, he compiled a 164–131 record in 321 appearances, with a 3.78 ERA and 725 strikeouts.
As a hitter, Kileen posted a career .241 batting average (241-for-998) with 11 home runs, 127 RBI, 151 runs scored and drew 131 bases on balls.
He was born and later died in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at the age of 69.
See also
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Frank Killen at Find a Grave