Seth Frankoff

{{Infobox MLB player

| name = Seth Frankoff

| image = Seth Frankoff 2016 (2) (33824239252) (cropped).jpg

| image_size =

| caption = Frankoff with the Tulsa Drillers in 2016

| team =

| number =

| bats = Right

| throws = Right

| position = Pitcher

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|8|27}}

| birth_place = Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.

| debutleague = MLB

| debutdate = June 9

| debutyear = 2017

| debutteam = Chicago Cubs

| debut2league= KBO

| debut2date = March 27

| debut2year = 2018

| debut2team = Doosan Bears

| finalleague = MLB

| finaldate = June 3

| finalyear = 2021

| finalteam = Arizona Diamondbacks

| final2league= KBO

| final2date = October 1

| final2year = 2019

| final2team = Doosan Bears

| statleague = MLB

| stat1label = Win–loss record

| stat1value = 0–3

| stat2label = Earned run average

| stat2value = 10.24

| stat3label = Strikeouts

| stat3value = 13

| stat2league = KBO

| stat21label = Win–loss record

| stat21value = 27–11

| stat22label = Earned run average

| stat22value = 3.68

| stat23label = Strikeouts

| stat23value = 245

| teams =

Chicago Cubs ({{mlby|2017}})
Doosan Bears ({{baseball year|2018}}–{{baseball year|2019}})
Seattle Mariners ({{mlby|2020}})
Arizona Diamondbacks ({{mlby|2021}})

|awards=

Korean Series champion (2019)
KBO Wins leader (2018)

}}

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

Career

He was born in Raleigh, North Carolina and attended Apex High School before attending University of North Carolina at Wilmington.{{cite web|url=http://www.mrt.com/sports/article/Q-A-with-RockHounds-closer-Seth-Frankoff-7410589.php|title=Q & A with RockHounds closer Seth Frankoff|date=15 May 2014|publisher=}} In 2007, he was a member of the United States national baseball team.{{cite web|url=http://www.uncwsports.com/roster.aspx?path=baseball&rp_id=109|title=The Official Website of University of North Carolina Wilmington Athletics|website=www.uncwsports.com}}

=Oakland Athletics=

He was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 27th round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft.{{cite web|url=https://theportspost.mlblogs.com/the-married-life-in-baseball-with-seth-bess-frankoff-be889c054c60|title=The Married Life in Baseball with Seth & Bess Frankoff|date=5 June 2013|publisher=}} He made his professional debut in 2010 with the AZL Athletics, and also played for the Low-A Vancouver Canadians, recording a 5–5 record and 2.81 ERA. He split the next year between the Single-A Burlington Bees and Vancouver, accumulating a 6–4 record and 3.60 ERA in 19 appearances. He remained in Burlington for the 2012 season and was a Mid-season All-Star. In 2013, Frankoff played for the High-A Stockton Ports, pitching to a 2–0 record and 2.78 ERA with 93 strikeouts.{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=franko001jam|title = Seth Frankoff Minor, Fall, Winter & Korean Leagues Statistics & History}} He split the 2014 season between the Double-A Midland RockHounds and the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, recording a 3–3 record and 3.36 ERA, and was also a Mid-season All-star for Midland.{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=571676#/career/R/pitching/2017/ALL|title=Seth Frankoff Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|website=MiLB.com}}{{cite web|url=https://whitecleatbeat.com/2014/06/23/get-know-milb-star-seth-frankoff/|title=Get to Know MiLB All-Star Seth Frankoff|date=23 June 2014|publisher=}} He split the 2015 season between Midland and the Triple-A Nashville Sounds, pitching to a 3.71 ERA with 57 strikeouts in 47 games. On March 30, 2016, Frankoff was released by the Athletics organization.{{Cite web|url=https://tulsaworld.com/sports/driller-to-watch-seth-frankoff/article_97843b67-a4cb-5951-9430-4de5a33d7463.html|title = Driller to watch: Seth Frankoff| date=May 3, 2016 }}

=Los Angeles Dodgers=

On April 5, 2016, Frankoff signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/player/seth-frankoff-571676|title = Seth Frankoff Stats, Fantasy & News|website = MLB.com}} He split the year between the Triple–A Oklahoma City Dodgers and the Double–A Tulsa Drillers, accumulating a 4–4 record and 3.89 ERA in 28 total games. Frankoff elected free agency following the season on November 7.{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2016|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2016/|access-date=July 25, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 8, 2016 |language=en}}

=Chicago Cubs=

On November 16, 2016, Frankoff signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs organization. One source said, "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.{{cite web|url=http://thezygote50.com/the-system-sonogram/cubs-prospect-profile-seth-frankoff-12-30-2016|title=Cubs Prospect Profile Seth Frankoff 12-30-2016|website=thezygote50.com}}

On June 8, 2017, Frankoff was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/06/cubs-place-kyle-hendricks-on-dl-select-contract-of-seth-frankoff.html|title=Cubs Place Kyle Hendricks on DL, Select Seth Frankoff|date=June 8, 2017 }} He made his major league debut on June 9, 2017, against the Colorado Rockies relieving in the fifth inning. He allowed two runs in two innings before being optioned down the next day. On September 1, 2017, Frankoff was designated for assignment.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/09/cubs-dfa-jose-rosario-seth-frankoff.html|title = Cubs Select Maples, Freeman from Triple-A; Rosario, Frankoff Designated for Assignment| date=September 2017 }}

=Seattle Mariners=

On September 4, 2017, Frankoff was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/09/mariners-claim-jacob-hannemann-cubs-waivers.html|title=Mariners Claim Hannemann, Frankoff; Curtis Designated; Phelps To 60-Day DL|last=Adams|first=Steve|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=September 4, 2017|accessdate=September 4, 2017}} Frankoff was granted his release by the Mariners on December 10, in order to pursue pitching opportunities in South Korea.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/12/mariners-release-seth-frankoff.html|title=Mariners Release Seth Frankoff|last=Polishuk|first=Mark|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=December 10, 2017|accessdate=December 10, 2017}}

=Doosan Bears=

Frankoff signed with the Doosan Bears of the KBO League on December 12, 2017.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/seth-frankoff-signs-to-play-in-south-korea/|title=Seth Frankoff: Signs to play in South Korea|work=cbssports.com|date=December 12, 2017|accessdate=December 19, 2017}} In 2018 for the Bears, he recorded an 18–3 record and 3.74 ERA in 28 games. On December 20, 2018, Frankoff re-signed with Doosan for the 2019 season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/12/josh-lindblom-seth-frankoff-re-sign-with-koreas-doosan-bears.html|title = Josh Lindblom, Seth Frankoff Re-Sign with Korea's Doosan Bears| date=December 20, 2018 }} He pitched to a 9–8 record and 3.61 ERA in 2019 and became a free agent after the year.

=Seattle Mariners (second stint)=

On February 14, 2020, Frankoff signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres organization.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/02/padres-sign-seth-frankoff.html|title=Padres Sign Seth Frankoff to Minor League Deal|date=February 14, 2020 }} Frankoff elected free agency on July 14, 2020.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/07/padres-juan-lagares-kyle-barraclough-free-agency.html|title = Juan Lagares, Kyle Barraclough, Seth Frankoff Elect Free Agency| date=July 14, 2020 }}

On August 11, 2020, Frankoff signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/08/mariners-sign-seth-frankoff.html|title = Mariners Sign Seth Frankoff| date=August 11, 2020 }} On August 30, Frankoff's contract was selected to the active roster. He recorded a ghastly 16.88 ERA in 2 games in 2020. On October 19, Frankoff was outrighted off of the 40-man roster and assigned to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/10/mariners-outright-four-players.html|title = Mariners Outright Four Players| date=October 19, 2020 }} He became a free agent on November 2.{{Cite web|title=Full List of 2020-2021 MiLB Free Agents|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/full-list-of-2020-2021-milb-free-agents/|access-date=September 21, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 2, 2020 |language=en}}

=Arizona Diamondbacks=

On January 8, 2021, Frankoff signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/01/diamondbacks-to-sign-seth-frankoff-to-minor-league-deal.html|title=Diamondbacks to Sign Seth Frankoff to Minor-League Deal|date=January 8, 2021 }} On May 12, Frankoff was selected to the active roster.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/05/diamondbacks-place-zac-gallen-christian-walker-on-10-day-il.html|title = Diamondbacks Place Zac Gallen, Christian Walker on 10-Day IL| date=May 12, 2021 }} On June 15, he was placed on the 60-day injured list with right forearm soreness.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/06/diamondbacks-select-contract-of-keury-mella.html|title=Diamondbacks Select Contract of Keury Mella|date=June 15, 2021 }} On September 8, Frankoff was released by the Diamondbacks.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/09/diamondbacks-release-seth-frankoff.html#:~:text=The%20Diamondbacks%20announced%20this%20afternoon,on%20Arizona's%2040%2Dman%20roster.|title = Diamondbacks Release Seth Frankoff| date=September 8, 2021 }} Frankoff had posted a 9.20 ERA in 4 appearances for Arizona.

=Diablos Rojos del México=

On May 10, 2022, Frankoff signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League.{{cite web|url=https://diablos.com.mx/pitcher-seth-frankoff-llega-a-los-diablos-rojos/|title=Pitcher Seth Frankoff llega a los Diablos Rojos|work=diablos.com.mx|language=Spanish|date=May 10, 2022|accessdate=May 18, 2022}} In 2 starts, he registered an 0–1 record with a 12.00 ERA in 6 total innings. Frankoff was released on May 30.

=High Point Rockers=

On September 1, 2022, Frankoff signed with the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 4 games for High Point, Frankoff pitched to a 4.76 ERA with 7 strikeouts across {{fraction|5|2|3}} innings of work. He became a free agent after the season.

On June 9, 2023, Frankoff announced his retirement from professional baseball via Instagram.{{Cite Instagram |user=jsf5259 |last=Frankoff |first=Seth |author-link=Seth Frankoff |postid=CtSEhcZO4bi |title=Six years ago today, I achieved a goal I dreamt up from the very start of my time with baseball in the backyard playing catch with my dad. |date=June 9, 2023 |access-date=May 15, 2024}}