Frank Killen

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Frank Killen
Pitcher
Born: November 30, 1870
Died: December 3, 1939 (aged 69)
Batted: Left Threw: Left
MLB debut
August 27, 1891
for the Milwaukee Brewers
Final game
June 27, 1900
for the Chicago Orphans
Career statistics
Pitching record     164-131
Earned run average     3.78
Strikeouts     725
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Frank Bissell "Lefty" Killen (November 30, 1870 - December 3, 1939) was a professional baseball player. He was a left-handed pitcher over parts of ten seasons (1891-1900) with the Milwaukee Brewers, Washington Senators (NL), Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Beaneaters and Chicago Orphans. He was the National League wins leader in 1893 and 1896 with Pittsburgh. For his career, he compiled a 164-131 record in 321 appearances, with a 3.78 ERA and 725 strikeouts.

He was born and later died in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at the age of 69.

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Preceded by
Bill Hutchison & Cy Young
Cy Young		 National League Wins Champion
1893
1896 (with Kid Nichols)		 Succeeded by
Amos Rusie
Kid Nichols