Position: Pitcher
Bats: Left • Throws: Left
6-4, 200lb (193cm, 90kg)
Born: April 19, 1960 in Hempstead, NY us
Draft: Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 16th round of the 1978 MLB June Amateur Draft from East Meadow HS (East Meadow, NY) and the Minnesota Twins in the 2nd round of the 1981 MLB June Amateur Draft from St. John's University (Queens, NY).
High School: East Meadow HS (East Meadow, NY)
School: St. John's University (Queens, NY)
Debut:
June 6, 1982
(Age 22-048d,
14,600th in major league history)
vs. BAL 4.1 IP, 6 H, 3 SO, 3 BB, 3 ER
Last Game:
May 28, 1996
(Age 36-039d)
vs. CHW 5.2 IP, 5 H, 4 SO, 6 BB, 4 ER, L
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1982 season
Agents: Craig Fenech
National Team: us USA (College)
Full Name: Frank John Viola
Nicknames: Sweet Music
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Career
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