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Frank Tanana

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1973-1993 (1973-1993)
Proper Name
Frank Daryl Tanana
Positions
P (638)
Positions
P
Height / Weight
6-3 / 195
Bats / Throws
Left / Left
Birthdate
July 3,1953
High School
Detroit Catholic Central (Novi,MI)
Colleges
Cal State Fullerton (Fullerton,CA)
Drafted/Signed
1971-1-13-California Angels
Contract Info
1993-1993 ($1.5m)
MLBAM ID
123084
Retrosheet#
tanaf001
More Player Information
Stat Capsulew-lggssviphsoerawhip
MLB Career240-23663861614,188.1406327733.661.27

[Player Notes]

[1971] 1st Round Draft Pick (#13 overall) by the California Angels[1974] Topps All-Star Rookie[1976] Opening day starter for the California Angels[1977] Opening day starter for the California Angels[1978] Opening day starter for the California Angels[1979] Opening day starter for the California Angels[1991] Opening day starter for the Detroit TigersMore Notes

Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1973California AngelsALMLBCAL4019223.08442100026.12011928222001.066.840.682.737.523.762.75
1974California AngelsALMLBCAL402014193.123935124240268.22621049327771804281.268.780.902.586.033.482.34
1975California AngelsALMLBCAL40211692.623433165110257.1211807521732698171.107.380.732.559.412.803.68
1976California AngelsALMLBCAL402219102.433434232000288.1212887824732615090.996.620.752.288.152.753.58
1977California AngelsALMLBCAL40231592.543131207000241.12017268196120581121.097.500.712.277.652.693.36
1978California AngelsALMLBCAL402418123.653333104000239.02391089726601375891.259.000.982.265.164.072.28
1979California AngelsALMLBCAL4025753.8918172101090.1934439925466121.319.270.902.494.584.381.84
1980California AngelsALMLBCAL402611124.15323170110204.02231079418451133181.319.840.791.994.994.722.51
1981Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS40274104.01242352010141.114270631743782041.319.041.082.744.974.461.81
1982Texas RangersALMLBTEX28287184.21303070000194.1199102911655870171.319.220.742.554.034.721.58
1983Texas RangersALMLBTEX2829793.16292230170159.1144705614491086171.218.130.792.776.103.952.20
1984Texas RangersALMLBTEX283015153.25353591000246.123411789308114112461.288.551.102.965.154.271.74
1985Texas RangersALMLBTEX2831275.9113130000077.28953511523523011.4410.311.742.676.036.142.26
1985Detroit TigersALMLBDET26311073.34202040000137.1131595113341072121.208.580.852.237.013.873.15
1986Detroit TigersALMLBDET26321294.16323131110188.1196958723651197131.399.371.103.115.694.541.83
1987Detroit TigersALMLBDET263315103.91343453000218.22161069527561466051.248.891.112.306.014.362.61
1988Detroit TigersALMLBDET263414114.21323220000203.02131059525641276041.369.441.112.845.634.661.98
1989Detroit TigersALMLBDET263510143.58333361000223.22271058921741478081.359.130.852.985.924.231.99
1990Detroit TigersALMLBDET2636985.31342910451176.119010410425661145191.459.701.283.375.825.311.73
1991Detroit TigersALMLBDET263713123.77333332000217.1217989126781073121.368.991.083.234.434.061.37
1992Detroit TigersALMLBDET263813114.39323130010186.21881029122909111171.499.061.064.344.394.921.01
1993New York MetsNLMLBNYN29397154.48292900000183.01981009126481047291.349.741.282.365.114.922.17
1993New York YankeesALMLBNYA3139023.20330000019.21810727120001.278.240.923.205.494.581.71
1973MLBTotal--CAL----223.08442100026.12011928222001.066.840.682.737.523.762.75
1974MLBTotal--CAL----14193.123935124420268.22621049327771804281.268.780.902.586.033.482.34
1975MLBTotal--CAL----1692.623433165110257.1211807521732698171.107.380.732.559.412.803.68
1976MLBTotal--CAL----19102.433434232000288.1212887824732615090.996.620.752.288.152.753.58
1977MLBTotal--CAL----1592.543131207000241.12017268196120581121.097.500.712.277.652.693.36
1978MLBTotal--CAL----18123.653333104000239.02391089726601375891.259.000.982.265.164.072.28
1979MLBTotal--CAL----753.8918172110090.1934439925466121.319.270.902.494.584.381.84
1980MLBTotal--CAL----11124.15323170110204.02231079418451133181.319.840.791.994.994.722.51
1981MLBTotal--BOS----4104.01242352100141.114270631743782041.319.041.082.744.974.461.81
1982MLBTotal--TEX----7184.21303070000194.1199102911655870171.319.220.742.554.034.721.58
1983MLBTotal--TEX----793.16292230710159.1144705614491086171.218.130.792.776.103.952.20
1984MLBTotal--TEX----15153.25353591000246.123411789308114112461.288.551.102.965.154.271.74
1985MLBTotal--DET,TEX----12144.27333340000215.022011210228571595131.299.211.172.396.664.692.79
1986MLBTotal--DET----1294.16323131110188.1196958723651197131.399.371.103.115.694.541.83
1987MLBTotal--DET----15103.91343453000218.22161069527561466051.248.891.112.306.014.362.61
1988MLBTotal--DET----14114.21323220000203.02131059525641276041.369.441.112.845.634.661.98
1989MLBTotal--DET----10143.58333361000223.22271058921741478081.359.130.852.985.924.231.99
1990MLBTotal--DET----985.31342910541176.119010410425661145191.459.701.283.375.825.311.73
1991MLBTotal--DET----13123.77333332000217.1217989126781073121.368.991.083.234.434.061.37
1992MLBTotal--DET----13114.39323130100186.21881029122909111171.499.061.064.344.394.921.01
1993MLBTotal--NYN,NYA----7174.35323200000202.22161109828551167291.349.591.242.445.154.882.11
Tot:MLB (21 yrs)MLB2402363.6663861614334221014188.140631910170444812552773119271291.278.730.962.705.964.102.21
Tot:AL (21 yrs)AL2332213.6260958714334221014005.138651810161342212072669112251201.278.680.952.716.004.072.21
Tot:NL (1 yrs)NL7154.48292900000183.01981009126481047291.349.741.282.365.114.922.17

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1991Detroit TigersALMLBDET2637P3310000000001000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.000.000.00
1993New York MetsNLMLBNYN2939P29583911050121103000126327.155.183.207.390.069.052.1913.1717.465.500.00
1991MLBTotal--DET------3310000000001000000100.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.00AL1991
1993MLBTotal--NYN------29583911050121103000126327.155.183.207.390.069.052.1913.1717.465.50NL1993
Tot:MLB (2 yrs)MLB62593911050121203000126427.153.180.203.384.068.051.1913.1318.756.00
Tot:NL (1 yrs)NL29583911050121103000126327.155.183.207.390.069.052.1913.1717.465.50
Tot:AL (1 yrs)AL3310000000001000000100.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.00

Other Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
1976American LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar220013.5010001102.03331100002.0013.504.504.500.0013.500.00
1979California AngelsChampionship SeriesPlayoffs25003.6010000105.06020230001.6010.800.003.605.400.001.50
1987Detroit TigersChampionship SeriesPlayoffs33015.0610000105.16030410001.8810.130.006.751.690.000.25
Tot:AllStar (1 Yrs)AllStar0013.5000001102.03331100002.0013.504.504.500.0013.500.00
Tot:Playoffs (2 Yrs)Playoffs014.35000002010.112050640001.7410.450.005.233.480.000.67
Player pitching statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Other Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1976American LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar22100000000000000000000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
Tot:AllStar (1 Yrs)AllStar100000000000000000000
Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1973California AngelsALMLB19P4-26.1050055001.0001.30.191.712.5100.013
1974California AngelsALMLB20P39-268.293914494800.9801.20.181.6224.1100.02
1975California AngelsALMLB21P3433257.194425555318200.4737.9641.60.211.8921.1100.03
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1973California AngelsALMLBCAL1979834-4Bobby Winklesdnq
1974California AngelsALMLBCAL2068946-39Dick Williams, Bobby Winkles, Whitey Herzogdnq
1975California AngelsALMLBCAL2172896-34Dick Williamsdnq
1976California AngelsALMLBCAL2276865-34Dick Williams, Norm SherrydnqAL-POTM
1977California AngelsALMLBCAL2374885-31Dave Garcia, Norm SherrydnqAL-POTM
1978California AngelsALMLBCAL2487753-33Jim Fregosi, Dave GarciadnqAL-POTM
1979California AngelsALMLBCAL2588741-18Jim FregosiLost ALCS (Orioles)
1980California AngelsALMLBCAL2665956-32Jim Fregosidnq
1981Boston Red SoxALMLBBOS2759490-24Ralph Houkdnq
1982Texas RangersALMLBTEX2864986-30Don Zimmer, Darrell Johnsondnq
1983Texas RangersALMLBTEX2977853-29Doug Raderdnq
1984Texas RangersALMLBTEX3069927-35Doug Raderdnq
1985Detroit TigersALMLBDET3184773-20Sparky Anderson590,000dnq
1985Texas RangersALMLBTEX3162997-13Bobby Valentine, Doug Rader590,000dnq
1986Detroit TigersALMLBDET3287753-32Sparky Anderson662,500dnq
1987Detroit TigersALMLBDET3398641-34Sparky Anderson662,500Lost ALCS (Twins)
1988Detroit TigersALMLBDET3488742-32Sparky Anderson1,100,000dnq
1989Detroit TigersALMLBDET35591037-33Sparky Anderson925,000dnq
1990Detroit TigersALMLBDET3679833-34Sparky Anderson1,100,000dnq
1991Detroit TigersALMLBDET3784782-33Sparky Anderson1,900,000dnq
1992Detroit TigersALMLBDET3875876-32Sparky Anderson1,700,000dnq
1993New York MetsNLMLBNYN39591037-29Dallas Green, Jeff Torborg1,500,000dnq
1993New York YankeesALMLBNYA3988742-3Buck Showalter1,500,000dnq
23 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1993-10-29Granted free agencyNoHist
1993-09-17Traded from New York Mets to New York Yankees for Kenny GreerNew York YankeesNoHist
1992-12-10Signed to 1-year contract for 1993-1993 ($1.5m) [Free Agent]New York MetsNoHist
1992-12-03Granted free agencyNoHist
1991-10-31Option exercised for 1992 ($1.7m)Detroit TigersNoHist
1989-11-20Signed to 2-year contract for 1990-1991 ($3m) [Free Agent]Detroit TigersNoHist
1989-11-13Granted free agencyNoHist
1988-11-04Signed to 1-year contract for 1989-1989 ($0.925m) [Extension]Detroit TigersNoHist
1988-02-17Signed to 1-year contract for 1988-1988 ($1.1m) [Free Agent] Awarded by arbitratorDetroit TigersNoHist
1987-11-09Granted free agencyNoHist
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Salaries and Contracts

csv
Glossary
yearteamagesalarytm ranklg rankavg salarylg minimumservice timecontract
1985Texas Rangers31590,0006168371,57160,000
1986Detroit Tigers32662,50011173412,52060,000
1987Detroit Tigers33662,5006152412,45462,500
1988Detroit Tigers341,100,000351438,72962,500Signed to 1-year contract for 1988-1988 ($1.1m) [Free Agent] Awarded by arbitrator [1988-02-17]
1989Detroit Tigers35925,0008123497,25468,000Signed to 1-year contract for 1989-1989 ($0.925m) [Extension] [1988-11-04]
1990Detroit Tigers361,100,0006127597,537100,000Signed to 2-year contract for 1990-1991 ($3m) [Free Agent] [1989-11-20]
1991Detroit Tigers371,900,0004124851,492100,000
1992Detroit Tigers381,700,00081881,028,667109,000
1993New York Mets391,500,000102191,076,089109,000Signed to 1-year contract for 1993-1993 ($1.5m) [Free Agent] [1992-12-10]
9 season(s)$10,140,000Career Earnings
Talent Ratings
Strikeouts
62
Walks
73
Hittable
53
SO/BB
74
vsPower
53
Hitting
3
Durability
90
Team
.475

[Career Highlights]

[1971]  Drafted by the California Angels in Round #1 (#13) out of Detroit Catholic Central (Novi,MI)
[1973]  Played for California Angels (MLB)
[1974]  Played for California Angels (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in AL in Losses, Shutouts, Home Runs Allowed, Strikeouts, Strikeouts per 9 Innings ... Topps All-Star Rookie
[1975]  Played for California Angels (MLB) ... Finished 4th in AL-CY voting with 7 points ... Led AL in Strikeouts, Strikeouts per 9 Innings ... Finished top 10 in AL in Earned Run Average, W+H Per Inning Pitched, Shutouts, Hits per 9 Innings
[1976]  Played for California Angels (MLB) ... Played in Major League Baseball All-Star Game for the American League ... Finished 3rd in AL-CY voting with 18 points ... Finished 15th in AL-MVP voting with 19 points ... American League Player of the Month ... Led AL in W+H Per Inning Pitched ... Finished top 10 in AL in Earned Run Average, Wins, Complete Games, Innings PItched, Home Runs Allowed, Strikeouts, Hits per 9 Innings, Strikeouts per 9 Innings ... Opening day starter for the California Angels
[1977]  Played for California Angels (MLB) ... Finished 9th in AL-CY voting with 3 points ... American League Player of the Month ... Led AL in Earned Run Average, Shutouts ... Finished top 10 in AL in W+H Per Inning Pitched, Complete Games, Strikeouts, Hits per 9 Innings, Walks per 9 Innings, Strikeouts per 9 Innings ... Opening day starter for the California Angels
[1978]  Played for California Angels (MLB) ... Finished 36th in AL-MVP voting with 1 point ... American League Player of the Month ... Finished top 10 in AL in Wins, Shutouts, Home Runs Allowed, Walks per 9 Innings ... Opening day starter for the California Angels
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