Keith Frazier

For the brass band musician, see Keith Frazier (musician).

Keith F. Frazier (May 18, 1913 – June 17, 1992) was a minor league baseball player and manager who is notable for leading the St. Joseph Saints to a league championship in 1940. He was born in Colorado, United States. Used as both an outfielder and a pitcher, Frazier played from 1933 to 1941 as well as in 1945. He hit around .282 in his career, with a career-high of .343 with the Saints in 1940. That year, he also hit 28 doubles and 13 triples, also career highs. As a pitcher, he went 42-75 in 214 games.^[1]

Frazier also fought during World War II while serving in the Navy.

Manager career

Frazier managed for two seasons. In 1940, as mentioned, he managed the St. Joseph Saints to a league championship. In 1941, he managed the Stockton Fliers, leading them to the playoffs. However, they lost in the first round.

References

↑ BR Minors

(January 5, 1940.) "Frazier May Pilot Salt Lake Club." San Jose News. Accessed October 2011.

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