Frank Rosso
Francis James Rosso (March 1, 1921 – January 26, 1980) was a Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher who pitched in two games for the New York Giants in 1944. He played in the minor leagues between 1939 and 1948, and after his playing career was a high school coach.
| Frank Rosso | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: March 1, 1921 Agawam, Massachusetts | |
| Died: January 26, 1980 (aged 58) Springfield, Massachusetts | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 15, 1944, for the New York Giants | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| October 1, 1944, for the New York Giants | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 9.00 |
| Strikeouts | 1 |
| Teams | |
With a 0–0 record, Rosso sported a 9.00 ERA pitching for a total of 4 innings over 2 games.[1] Bucky Walters of the Cincinnati Reds hold the distinction of being the only player Rosso struck out.[2] Rosso was used as a pinch runner in his final MLB appearance.[3]
References
- "The 1944 NY N Regular Season Pitching Log for Frank Rosso". retrosheet.org. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
- "Cincinnati Reds 8, New York Giants 1". retrosheet.org. September 27, 1944. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
- "St. Louis Cardinals 10, New York Giants 6 (2)". retrosheet.org. October 1, 1944. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
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