Kevin Frandsen
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Kevin Vincent Frandsen is a Major League Baseball
third baseman
who is currently in the Philadelphia Phillies
organization.
, Frandsen graduated from Bellarmine College Preparatory
in San Jose
, California, and later attended San José State University
, playing for the Spartans and leaving the school as its all-time leader in hits
. He was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 12th round (370th overall) of the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft
and made his Major League debut with the Giants on April 28, . Frandsen hit his first Major League home run
on August 17, 2006, against the Padres
at PETCO Park
.
In March , the San Francisco Giants confirmed that Frandsen ruptured his left Achilles' tendon, which forced him to miss nearly the entire season. Frandsen was activated before the final game of the season; he had his only at-bat as a pinch hitter
and made an out.
Frandsen participated in the Arizona Fall League
in 2005, 2006 and 2008.
During the Giants' 2009 spring training
camp Frandsen competed with Emmanuel Burriss
for the starting second baseman
position; Burris was named the starter on April 1, 2009 and Frandsen was sent to the Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies
. Later in the year, May 17, 2009, Frandsen was called up as Juan Uribe
was placed on the bereavement list.
Just prior to the 2010 season, Frandsen was dealt to the Boston Red Sox
for a player to be named later and cash considerations.
On March 29, 2010, Frandsen was optioned to the Boston Red Sox
Triple-A Affiliate, the Pawtucket Red Sox
along with catcher Dusty Brown
.
On April 28, 2010, Frandsen was Designated for Assignment by the Red Sox.
On April 29, 2010, Frandsen was acquired off waivers by the Los Angeles Angels. He was added to the active roster, mainly playing third base to help the team deal with injuries to Maicer Izturis
and Brandon Wood
.
After the 2010 season, the Angels non-tendered Frandsen, making him a free agent.
On January 5, 2011, Frandsen signed a minor-league contract with the San Diego Padres
, worth $575,000 if he makes the big club's opening day roster.
On March 25, 2011, he was released by the Padres. On March 28, 2011 Frandsen signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies
.
, a mere three months after Frandsen was drafted. As a token of affection and remembrance, Giants pitching coach and long-time family friend Dave Righetti
offered Frandsen his jersey number 19
, knowing that D.J.'s favorite number was also 19, and that he had admired Righetti as a child.
In 2007, Frandsen completed the final two classes he needed for graduation and earned a degree in finance from San José State University
.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
third baseman
Third baseman
A third baseman, abbreviated 3B, is the player in baseball whose responsibility is to defend the area nearest to third base — the third of four bases a baserunner must touch in succession to score a run...
who is currently in the Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
organization.
Career
Born in Los Gatos, CaliforniaLos Gatos, California
The Town of Los Gatos is an incorporated town in Santa Clara County, California, United States. The population was 29,413 at the 2010 census. It is located in the San Francisco Bay Area at the southwest corner of San Jose in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains...
, Frandsen graduated from Bellarmine College Preparatory
Bellarmine College Preparatory
Bellarmine College Preparatory is an all-male, private secondary school located in San Jose, California, USA. Founded in 1851, it is the oldest secondary school in California....
in San Jose
San Jose, California
San Jose is the third-largest city in California, the tenth-largest in the U.S., and the county seat of Santa Clara County which is located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay...
, California, and later attended San José State University
San José State University
San Jose State University is a public university located in San Jose, California, United States...
, playing for the Spartans and leaving the school as its all-time leader in hits
Hit (baseball)
In baseball statistics, a hit , also called a base hit, is credited to a batter when the batter safely reaches first base after hitting the ball into fair territory, without the benefit of an error or a fielder's choice....
. He was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 12th round (370th overall) of the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft
2004 Major League Baseball Draft
The 2004 First-Year Player Draft, Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft, was held on June 7 and 8. It was conducted via conference call with representatives from each of the league's 30 teams...
and made his Major League debut with the Giants on April 28, . Frandsen hit his first Major League home run
Home run
In baseball, a home run is scored when the ball is hit in such a way that the batter is able to reach home safely in one play without any errors being committed by the defensive team in the process...
on August 17, 2006, against the Padres
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
at PETCO Park
PETCO Park
Petco Park is an open-air ballpark in downtown San Diego, California, USA. It opened in 2004, replacing Qualcomm Stadium as the home park of Major League Baseball's San Diego Padres. Before then, the Padres shared Qualcomm Stadium with the NFL's San Diego Chargers...
.
In March , the San Francisco Giants confirmed that Frandsen ruptured his left Achilles' tendon, which forced him to miss nearly the entire season. Frandsen was activated before the final game of the season; he had his only at-bat as a pinch hitter
Pinch hitter
In baseball, a pinch hitter is a substitute batter. Batters can be substituted at any time while the ball is dead ; the manager may use any player that has not yet entered the game as a substitute...
and made an out.
Frandsen participated in the Arizona Fall League
Arizona Fall League
The Arizona Fall League is an off-season league owned and operated by Major League Baseball which operates during the fall in Arizona, United States at five spring training complexes...
in 2005, 2006 and 2008.
During the Giants' 2009 spring training
Spring training
In Major League Baseball, spring training is a series of practices and exhibition games preceding the start of the regular season. Spring training allows new players to try out for roster and position spots, and gives existing team players practice time prior to competitive play...
camp Frandsen competed with Emmanuel Burriss
Emmanuel Burriss
Emmanuel "Manny" Allen Burriss is a Major League Baseball second baseman for the San Francisco Giants. He is a switch-hitter who throws right-handed and has played second base, shortstop, and third base.-Early life:...
for the starting second baseman
Second baseman
Second base, or 2B, is the second of four stations on a baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a base runner in order to score a run for that player's team. A second baseman is the baseball player guarding second base...
position; Burris was named the starter on April 1, 2009 and Frandsen was sent to the Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies
Fresno Grizzlies
The Fresno Grizzlies are a minor league baseball team based in Fresno, California. The team, which plays in the Pacific Coast League , is the Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants major league club. The Grizzlies play in Chukchansi Park , located in downtown Fresno and built in 2002...
. Later in the year, May 17, 2009, Frandsen was called up as Juan Uribe
Juan Uribe
Juan C. Uribe Tena is a Dominican Republic professional baseball infielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball. He began his career in 1997 when he was signed to the Colorado Rockies, and played with the team until December 3, 2003 when he was traded to the Chicago White Sox...
was placed on the bereavement list.
Just prior to the 2010 season, Frandsen was dealt to the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
for a player to be named later and cash considerations.
On March 29, 2010, Frandsen was optioned to the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
Triple-A Affiliate, the Pawtucket Red Sox
Pawtucket Red Sox
The Pawtucket Red Sox are the minor league baseball Triple-A affiliates of the Boston Red Sox and belong to the International League...
along with catcher Dusty Brown
Dusty Brown
Dustin William "Dusty" Brown is an American professional baseball catcher who is a free agent.-Boston Red Sox:...
.
On April 28, 2010, Frandsen was Designated for Assignment by the Red Sox.
On April 29, 2010, Frandsen was acquired off waivers by the Los Angeles Angels. He was added to the active roster, mainly playing third base to help the team deal with injuries to Maicer Izturis
Maicer Izturis
Maicer Eduardo Izturis is a Major League Baseball third baseman, second baseman, and shortstop for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He is a switch-hitter and throws right-handed...
and Brandon Wood
Brandon Wood
Richard Brandon Wood is an American professional baseball infielder for the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed and was born in Austin, Texas.-2003-05:...
.
After the 2010 season, the Angels non-tendered Frandsen, making him a free agent.
On January 5, 2011, Frandsen signed a minor-league contract with the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
, worth $575,000 if he makes the big club's opening day roster.
On March 25, 2011, he was released by the Padres. On March 28, 2011 Frandsen signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
.
Personal life
His older brother, David Frandsen Jr. ("D.J."), died in 2004 from a 19-year battle with Wilms' tumorWilms' tumor
Wilms' tumor or nephroblastoma is cancer of the kidneys that typically occurs in children, rarely in adults.Its common name is an eponym, referring to Dr. Max Wilms, the German surgeon who first described this kind of tumor....
, a mere three months after Frandsen was drafted. As a token of affection and remembrance, Giants pitching coach and long-time family friend Dave Righetti
Dave Righetti
David Allan Righetti is a former left-handed pitcher for various Major League Baseball teams, primarily the New York Yankees. He is currently the pitching coach for the San Francisco Giants and was the first player in history to both pitch a no-hitter and also lead the league in saves in his career...
offered Frandsen his jersey number 19
19 (number)
19 is the natural number following 18 and preceding 20. It is a prime number.In English speech, the numbers 19 and 90 are often confused. When carefully enunciated, they differ in which syllable is stressed: 19 vs 90...
, knowing that D.J.'s favorite number was also 19, and that he had admired Righetti as a child.
In 2007, Frandsen completed the final two classes he needed for graduation and earned a degree in finance from San José State University
San José State University
San Jose State University is a public university located in San Jose, California, United States...
.
External links
- Frannie on the Farm — Kevin Frandsen's MLBlog
- Giants' Frandsen looking to start