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

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. 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.BR Minors
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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

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, leading them to the playoffs. However, they lost in the first round.

References

*(January 5, 1940.
"Frazier May Pilot Salt Lake Club."
''San Jose News''. Accessed October 2011. 1913 births 1992 deaths Minor league baseball managers Baseball players from Colorado United States Navy personnel of World War II St. Joseph Saints players {{US-baseball-outfielder-1910s-stub