Frank Arellanes
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Frank Julian Arellanes
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 180 lb.
- School Santa Clara University
- Debut July 28, 1908
- Final Game August 14, 1910
- Born January 28, 1882 in Santa Cruz, CA USA
- Died December 13, 1918 in San Jose, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Frank Arellanes was an early Hispanic-named player in the majors. Born in Northern California, he also died in Northern California (at age 36) but in between he pitched on the other coast for the Boston Red Sox. His 2.28 ERA for the three years in the majors was above average for the time.
In 1909 he not only had 16 victories but also led the league with 8 saves.
Arellanes is listed as being at Santa Clara University in the years 1901-08, at the same time that Hal Chase was there (1901-04).
Frank played semi-pro ball in his home town of Santa Cruz before going to the minors at San Jose. His brother Abe Arellanes also played for the Santa Cruz semi-pro team.
While with Sacramento in 1910 he pitched a no-hitter against Vernon but lost the game 2-0. Later, in 1916, he pitched for Vernon.
