Todd Frazier
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Todd B. Frazier is an infielder
/outfielder
for the Cincinnati Reds
. Frazier is 6'4, 220 lb, right-handed, was a shortstop
in college, and was converted to outfield in 2009. His older brother Jeff Frazier
is currently on the Washington Nationals
40-man roster. Frazier has played left field and third base
for the Reds in 2011.
team that won the 1998 Little League World Series
. In the final game, he was the winning pitcher in the Box score and went 4-4 with a home run. He was also a member of the 1996 Junior Pee-Wee National Champions. He played his high school ball at Toms River High School South
. His older brother, Jeff
, is a member of the Washington Nationals
.
Frazier played in college for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights
. In 2007, he started all 63 games for Rutgers, putting up a .377 batting average, a .502 on-base percentage, and a .757 slugging percentage. He won Big East player of the year in 2007 and was named a Rivals.com
All-American.
in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft
.
On July 11, 2007, Frazier made his professional debut as a designated hitter
for the Billings Mustangs
(the Reds Rookie-Advanced farm team in the Pioneer League) going 2-for-4 with 2 singles, an RBI and a run scored. Frazier finished the 2007 season with the Dayton Dragons
.
As of June 30, 2010, Frazier has been playing multiple positions for the Louisville Bats
(the Reds Triple AAA farm team in the International League
. He also spent the 2010 preseason as a non roster invite to the Reds training camp. After the 2010 season, he was added to the Reds' 40 man roster.
On May 23, 2011, Frazier and Matt Maloney
were recalled, with Edinson Volquez
and Jordan Smith
optioned to Triple-A Louisville
. Frazier struck out in his first major league plate appearance facing Michael Stutes
while pinch-hitting for Matt Maloney
. He would not stay in the game.
On May 24, 2011, Frazier was optioned back to Louisville to add an extra arm, Carlos Fisher
, to the bullpen.
On July 31, 2011, Frazier hit his first career home run, a solo homer, off of Barry Zito's 1-1 hanging curveball.
Infielder
An infielder is a baseball player stationed at one of four defensive "infield" positions on the baseball field.-Standard arrangement of positions:In a game of baseball, two teams of nine players take turns playing offensive and defensive roles...
/outfielder
Outfielder
Outfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in baseball farthest from the batter. These defenders are the left fielder, the center fielder, and the right fielder...
for the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
. Frazier is 6'4, 220 lb, right-handed, was a shortstop
Shortstop
Shortstop, abbreviated SS, is the baseball fielding position between second and third base. Shortstop is often regarded as the most dynamic defensive position in baseball, because there are more right-handed hitters in baseball than left-handed hitters, and most hitters have a tendency to pull the...
in college, and was converted to outfield in 2009. His older brother Jeff Frazier
Jeff Frazier
Jeffrey Keith Frazier is a Major League Baseball outfielder currently with the Washington Nationals organization.-Amateur:...
is currently on the Washington Nationals
Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. The Nationals are a member of the Eastern Division of the National League of Major League Baseball . The team moved into the newly built Nationals Park in 2008, after playing their first three seasons in RFK Stadium...
40-man roster. Frazier has played left field and third base
Third Base
is a 1978 Japanese film directed by Yōichi Higashi.-External links:...
for the Reds in 2011.
Early life
Frazier played for the Toms River, New JerseyToms River, New Jersey
Toms River is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within Toms River Township and is the county seat of Ocean County, New Jersey. It is part of a larger Toms River Township...
team that won the 1998 Little League World Series
Little League World Series
The Little League Baseball World Series is a baseball tournament for children aged 11 to 13 years old. It was originally called the National Little League Tournament and was later renamed for the World Series in Major League Baseball. It was first held in 1947 and is held every August in South...
. In the final game, he was the winning pitcher in the Box score and went 4-4 with a home run. He was also a member of the 1996 Junior Pee-Wee National Champions. He played his high school ball at Toms River High School South
Toms River High School South
Toms River High School South is a comprehensive four-year public high school, and was the first high school established in Dover Township , Ocean County, as part of the Toms River Regional Schools. The original Toms River High School graduated its first class in 1891 and the current building opened...
. His older brother, Jeff
Jeff Frazier
Jeffrey Keith Frazier is a Major League Baseball outfielder currently with the Washington Nationals organization.-Amateur:...
, is a member of the Washington Nationals
Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. The Nationals are a member of the Eastern Division of the National League of Major League Baseball . The team moved into the newly built Nationals Park in 2008, after playing their first three seasons in RFK Stadium...
.
Frazier played in college for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are the athletic teams that represent Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey...
. In 2007, he started all 63 games for Rutgers, putting up a .377 batting average, a .502 on-base percentage, and a .757 slugging percentage. He won Big East player of the year in 2007 and was named a Rivals.com
Rivals.com
Rivals.com is a network of websites that focus mainly on college football and basketball recruiting. The network was started in 1996 and currently employs more than 300 personnel.-Schools:The individual collegiate sites can be found...
All-American.
Professional career
Frazier was drafted #34 overall by the Cincinnati RedsCincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft
2007 Major League Baseball Draft
The 2007 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft was Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft of high school and college baseball players, and was held on June 7 and June 8, 2007...
.
On July 11, 2007, Frazier made his professional debut as a designated hitter
Designated hitter
In baseball, the designated hitter rule is the common name for Major League Baseball Rule 6.10, an official position adopted by the American League in 1973 that allows teams to designate a player, known as the designated hitter , to bat in place of the pitcher each time he would otherwise come to...
for the Billings Mustangs
Billings Mustangs
The Billings Mustangs are a minor league baseball team based in Billings, Montana. The Mustangs are the Pioneer League Rookie affiliate of the Major League Cincinnati Reds. The team has been a part of the Pioneer League since 1948 with a five-year gap between 1964 and 1968, and has been affiliated...
(the Reds Rookie-Advanced farm team in the Pioneer League) going 2-for-4 with 2 singles, an RBI and a run scored. Frazier finished the 2007 season with the Dayton Dragons
Dayton Dragons
The Dayton Dragons are a Class A minor league baseball team from Dayton, Ohio affiliated with the Cincinnati Reds. They play in the Midwest League at Fifth Third Field.The Dragons came to Dayton in 2000...
.
As of June 30, 2010, Frazier has been playing multiple positions for the Louisville Bats
Louisville Bats
The Louisville Bats, which play in Louisville, Kentucky, are the AAA minor league baseball affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. The team, formerly known as the Louisville RiverBats, plays in the International League...
(the Reds Triple AAA farm team in the International League
International League
The International League is a minor league baseball league that operates in the eastern United States. Like the Pacific Coast League and the Mexican League, it plays at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball. It was so named because it had teams in both the United States...
. He also spent the 2010 preseason as a non roster invite to the Reds training camp. After the 2010 season, he was added to the Reds' 40 man roster.
On May 23, 2011, Frazier and Matt Maloney
Matt Maloney (baseball)
Matthew M. "Matt" Maloney is an American Major League Baseball pitcher for the Minnesota Twins.Maloney played college baseball at the University of Mississippi, and was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 3rd round of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft.-Philadelphia Phillies...
were recalled, with Edinson Volquez
Edinson Volquez
Edinson Volquez [VOL-kez] , is a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Cincinnati Reds. He bats and throws right-handed....
and Jordan Smith
Jordan Smith (baseball)
Jordan Smith is a relief pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds. Smith is 6'4, 220 pounds and bats and throws right handed.-Early life:...
optioned to Triple-A Louisville
Louisville Bats
The Louisville Bats, which play in Louisville, Kentucky, are the AAA minor league baseball affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. The team, formerly known as the Louisville RiverBats, plays in the International League...
. Frazier struck out in his first major league plate appearance facing Michael Stutes
Michael Stutes
Michael Christopher Stutes is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies.Stutes is a graduate of Lake Oswego High School in 2004, where he was a classmate of basketball player Kevin Love of the Minnesota Timberwolves...
while pinch-hitting for Matt Maloney
Matt Maloney (baseball)
Matthew M. "Matt" Maloney is an American Major League Baseball pitcher for the Minnesota Twins.Maloney played college baseball at the University of Mississippi, and was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 3rd round of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft.-Philadelphia Phillies...
. He would not stay in the game.
On May 24, 2011, Frazier was optioned back to Louisville to add an extra arm, Carlos Fisher
Carlos Fisher
Charles Edward "Carlos" Fisher is a right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds.-Early life:Fisher graduated from Duarte High School in 2001...
, to the bullpen.
On July 31, 2011, Frazier hit his first career home run, a solo homer, off of Barry Zito's 1-1 hanging curveball.