Seth Frankoff

James Seth Frankoff (born August 27, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs and Seattle Mariners and in the KBO League for the Doosan Bears.

Seth Frankoff
Frankoff with the Tulsa Drillers in 2016
Arizona Diamondbacks
Pitcher
Born: (1988-08-27) August 27, 1988
Raleigh, North Carolina
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: June 9, 2017, for the Chicago Cubs
KBO: March 27, 2018, for the Doosan Bears
MLB statistics
(through 2020 season)
Win–loss record0–1
Earned run average13.50
Strikeouts2
KBO statistics
(through 2019 season)
Win–loss record22–9
Earned run average3.97
Strikeouts200
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.

Second Stint with Mariners

On August 11, 2020, Frankoff signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners. On August 30, 2020, Frankoff's contract was selected to the active roster. Following the season he was outrighted to the Mariners Triple-A Tacoma club on October 19.[11] He became a free agent on November 2, 2020.

Arizona Diamondbacks

On January 8, 2021, Frankoff signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.[12]

References
  1. "Q & A with RockHounds closer Seth Frankoff". 15 May 2014.
  2. "The Married Life in Baseball with Seth & Bess Frankoff". 5 June 2013.
  3. "Seth Frankoff Minor, Fall & Winter Leagues Statistics & History - Baseball-Reference.com". Baseball-Reference.com.
  4. "Cubs Prospect Profile Seth Frankoff 12-30-2016". thezygote50.com.
  5. "Seth Frankoff Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com.
  6. "Get to Know MiLB All-Star Seth Frankoff". 23 June 2014.
  7. "The Official Website of University of North Carolina Wilmington Athletics". www.uncwsports.com.
  8. Adams, Steve (September 4, 2017). "Mariners Claim Hannemann, Frankoff; Curtis Designated; Phelps To 60-Day DL". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
  9. Polishuk, Mark (December 10, 2017). "Mariners Release Seth Frankoff". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
  10. "Seth Frankoff: Signs to play in South Korea". cbssports.com. December 12, 2017. Retrieved December 19, 2017.
  11. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/10/mariners-outright-four-players.html
  12. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/01/diamondbacks-to-sign-seth-frankoff-to-minor-league-deal.html
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