Frank Anthony Okrie (October 27, 1896 – October 16, 1959), nicknamed "Lefty", was a Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher.

Frank Okrie
Pitcher
Born: (1896-10-27)October 27, 1896
Detroit, Michigan
Died: October 16, 1959(1959-10-16) (aged 62)
Detroit, Michigan
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
April 18, 1920, for the Detroit Tigers
Last MLB appearance
August 4, 1920, for the Detroit Tigers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record1–2
Earned run average5.27
Strikeouts9
Teams

Okrie appeared in 21 games for the 1920 Detroit Tigers, recording a 1-2 win–loss record with a 5.27 earned run average.

Okrie was the father of MLB catcher and coach Len Okrie.[1]

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  1. ^ "Rocky Mount Telegram 14 Mar 1971, page 19".

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