Frank Carswell
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Frank Willis Carswell
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 195 lb.
- School Rice University
- Debut April 17, 1953
- Final Game May 30, 1953
- Born November 6, 1919 in Palestine, TX USA
- Died October 21, 1998 in Houston, TX USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Frank Carswell played basketball in the NBL, a predecessor of the NBA.
Carswell led the 1949 Big State League with 229 hits and 145 RBI. In 1950, he led the Big State with 51 2B and a .400 BA. In 1952, he missed the triple crown in the International League by 12 RBI, leading the league with 30 HR and a .344 Avg.
When he came to the majors as a 33-year-old rookie, he posted a .389 on-base percentage in his 15 at-bats.
