Frank Verdi
From BR Bullpen
Frank Michael Verdi
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Weight 170 lb.
[edit] Biographical Information
Frank Verdi of the New York Yankees made his only major league appearance in a game against the Boston Red Sox on May 10, 1953. He entered the game playing shortstop in the bottom of the sixth inning. With two outs and the bases loaded in the top of the seventh inning, the Yankees were up 5 to 3. Red Sox pitcher Ken Holcombe entered the game to relieve Ellis Kinder, and Yankees manager Casey Stengel replaced Verdi with Bill Renna. Verdi never appeared in a big league game again.
After retiring Verdi went on to to a long minor league managing career. His son Mike Verdi has also managed in the minors.
