Frank Taveras
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Franklin Crisostomo Taveras Fabian
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 168 lb.
- Debut September 25, 1971
- Final Game July 25, 1982
- Born December 24, 1949 in Las Matas De Santa Cruz, D.R.
[edit] Biographical Information
Frank Taveras is the father of Frank Taveras Jr., a minor league player from 1993-2002.
He led the National League in stolen bases in 1977 with 70. He also led the National League in games played in 1979 with 164, 11 with Pittsburgh and 153 with the New York Mets. In 2006, he was a coach with the DSL Mariners.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- NL Stolen Bases Leader (1977)
- 50 Stolen Bases Seasons: 2 (1976 & 1977)
