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Catfish Hunter League
3-25-2069
Hersh Franks Starting Pitcher
Retired (1993, Age 35)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 3.86 Total Rating B+   Bats/Throws L/L
W-L 110-72 Status Deceased (2021) Option Years 0  
SV 3 Age at Death 64 Date of Birth 11-18-1957
K 1120 Drafted Round 3, Pick 47
(1980)		 Majors Svc Time 9 years
(9 games)
IP 1700.0
WHIP 1.26 Salary $0.50M Final Contract Year 1993
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R D  Contact vs. L D- Endurance A-   Ldrship C 
Power vs. R D  Power vs. L F  Velocity C+   Mentor Val B 
Speed C+ Bunt B- Control A 
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range C  WS Rings 1
1B --- LF --- Arm C  WS Appearances 4
2B --- CF ---   Health D- LCS Appearances 7
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 2
* League requires 75% rating to start at catcher.

Year   Team W L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HBP BB SO WHIP ERA Awards
1985 PHI
16
 4
24
24
3
1
0
 0
172.2
 165 76 69 3 45
98
1.22
3.60
1986 PHI
10
 7
22
22
6
1
0
 0
153.2
 155 71 65 0 41
111
1.28
3.81
1987 PHI
6
 5
23
12
1
1
3
 0
93.1
 92 48 47 0 28
68
1.29
4.53
1988 PHI
9
 6
19
19
3
0
0
 0
128.2
 159 90 73 0 41
78
1.55
5.11
1989 PHI
13
 4
21
20
4
4
0
 0
154.2
 123 46 44 0 45
107
1.09
2.56
1990 OAK
17
 10
36
36
5
0
0
 0
284.0
 277 114 103 3 81
166
1.26
3.26
1991 OAK
11
 17
37
37
8
1
0
 0
269.0
 272 138 132 2 71
190
1.28
4.42
1992 TOR
16
 9
36
36
7
0
0
 0
253.1
 238 106 100 1 48
180
1.13
3.55
1993 PHI-TEX
12
 10
29
29
1
0
0
 0
190.2
 211 101 97 1 50
122
1.37
4.58
Total
110
 72
247
235
38
8
3
 0
1700.0
 1692 790 730 10 450
1120
1.26
3.86
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1993-11-01Hersh Franks has retired from the Texas Truckers
1993-06-21A trade has been completed between the Texas Truckers and the Philadelphia Hamiltonians. The Philadelphia Hamiltonians receive Darryl Moore, Jack Arnold, Tex Trigger, Draft Pick 1995 Round 2 TEX (Ty Mickelson) from the Texas Truckers in exchange for Fidel Castro, Hersh Franks.
1993-03-31The Philadelphia Hamiltonians have promoted Roxie Roarke to the major league team. The Philadelphia Hamiltonians have promoted Hersh Franks to the major league team. The Philadelphia Hamiltonians have promoted Phil Drake to the major league team. The Philadelphia Hamiltonians have promoted Jerry Connolly to the major league team. The Philadelphia Hamiltonians have sent Jim Wilson to the minors. The Philadelphia Hamiltonians have designated Gino Brower for assignment. The Philadelphia Hamiltonians have sent Hal Evans to the minors. The Philadelphia Hamiltonians have sent Norm Alexander to the minors.
1993-03-31Hersh Franks has signed with the Philadelphia Hamiltonians for $0.5M per year for 1 year.
1992-03-29The Toronto Eh? have promoted Joe Durning to the major league team. The Toronto Eh? have promoted Jay Johnstone to the major league team. The Toronto Eh? have promoted Johnny Wehner to the major league team. The Toronto Eh? have promoted Joe Bonnell to the major league team. The Toronto Eh? have promoted Hersh Franks to the major league team. The Toronto Eh? have promoted Ed Slaughter to the major league team. The Toronto Eh? have promoted Jon Prentiss to the major league team. The Toronto Eh? have promoted Red Beene to the major league team. The Toronto Eh? have sent Ken Hock to the minors. The Toronto Eh? have sent Pat Aker to the minors. The Toronto Eh? have sent Carlos Mayer to the minors. The Toronto Eh? have sent Al Valentin to the minors. The Toronto Eh? have sent Jim Chamberlain to the minors. The Toronto Eh? have sent Bernie Chambers to the minors. The Toronto Eh? have sent Tony Smith to the minors. The Toronto Eh? have sent John Riedling to the minors.
1992-03-29Hersh Franks has signed with the Toronto Eh? for $5.1M per year for 1 year.
1990-03-28The Oakland Climbers have promoted Hersh Franks to the major league team. The Oakland Climbers have promoted Paul Biya to the major league team.
1990-03-28Hersh Franks has signed with the Oakland Climbers for $8.25M per year for 2 years.
1989-04-27Hersh Franks of the Philadelphia Hamiltonians is injured and is expected to be out 28 days.
1985-04-01The Philadelphia Hamiltonians have promoted Hersh Franks to the major league team. The Philadelphia Hamiltonians have promoted Mario Doyle to the major league team.
1984-08-06The Philadelphia Hamiltonians have removed Hersh Franks from the trade block.
1984-04-28The Philadelphia Hamiltonians have placed Hersh Franks on the trade block.
1983-04-21The Philadelphia Hamiltonians have renamed Hershall Feunke to Hersh Franks.
1983-04-21The Philadelphia Hamiltonians have renamed Hersh Fuchs to Hershall Feunke.
1983-04-20The Philadelphia Hamiltonians have acquired Hersh Fuchs from the waiver wire.
1982-04-01The New York Aristocracy have waived Hersh Fuchs.
1981-04-28The New York Aristocracy have acquired Hersh Fuchs from the waiver wire.
1980-07-20The Chicago Pipers have waived Hersh Fuchs.
1980-04-08The Chicago Pipers have acquired Hersh Fuchs from the waiver wire.
1980-04-01The Pittsburgh Pioneers have waived Hersh Fuchs.
1979-06-15A trade has been completed between the Oakland Climbers and the Pittsburgh Pioneers. The Pittsburgh Pioneers receive Parnell Rigsby, Lou Shields, Draft Pick 1980 Round 3 OAK (Hersh Fuchs) from the Oakland Climbers in exchange for Thomas Boyce.