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Kevin Frandsen
Frandsen with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2012
Infielder
Born:(1982-05-24)May 24, 1982(age 42)
Los Gatos, California,U.S.
Batted:Right
Threw:Right
MLB debut
April 28, 2006, for the San Francisco Giants
Last MLB appearance
October 3, 2015, for the San Francisco Giants
MLB statistics
Batting average.258
Home runs15
Runs batted in110
Teams

Kevin Vincent Frandsen(born May 24, 1982) is an American sports broadcaster and formerprofessional baseballutility player.Frandsen played inMajor League Baseball(MLB) for theSan Francisco Giants,Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim,Philadelphia Phillies,andWashington Nationals.He has provided television color commentary for the Nationals since the2022 season.

Playing career[edit]

College[edit]

Born inLos Gatos, California,Frandsen graduated fromBellarmine College PreparatoryinSan Jose, California,and later attendedSan José State University,playing for the Spartans and leaving the school as its all-time leader inhits.Frandsen is one of 28 graduates from Bellarmine to play professional baseball. Frandsen was inducted into San Jose State's Hall of Fame in 2014.[1]

San Francisco Giants[edit]

He was drafted by theSan Francisco Giantsin the 12th round (370th overall) of the2004 Major League Baseball Draftand made his Major League debut with the Giants on April 28, 2006. Frandsen hit his first Major Leaguehome runon August 17, 2006, against thePadresatPetco Park.[2]

On May 13, 2007, Frandsen, playing 2nd base, assisted onOmar Vizquel's MLB record setting 1,591st double play.[3]On September 21, 2007, Frandsen became the most recent player on theSan Francisco Giantsto get five base hits in a single game[4]

In March 2008, the San Francisco Giants confirmed that Frandsen ruptured his leftAchilles tendon,which forced him to miss nearly the entire season.[5]Frandsen was activated before the final game of the season; he had his onlyat-batas apinch hitterand made an out.

Frandsen participated in theArizona Fall Leaguein 2005, 2006 and 2008.

During the Giants' 2009spring trainingcamp Frandsen competed withEmmanuel Burrissfor the startingsecond basemanposition; Burriss was named the starter on April 1, 2009, and Frandsen was sent to theTriple-AFresno Grizzlies.Later in the year, May 17, 2009, Frandsen was called up asJuan Uribewas placed on thebereavement list.[6]

Boston Red Sox[edit]

Just prior to the 2010 season, Frandsen was dealt to theBoston Red Soxfor a player to be named later and cash considerations.

On March 29, he was optioned to the Red Sox's Triple-A Affiliate, thePawtucket Red Sox,along with catcherDusty Brown.[7]He wasdesignated for assignmenton April 28.

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim[edit]

Frandsen batting for theLos Angeles Angels of Anaheimin 2010.

On April 29, 2010, Frandsen was acquired off waivers by theLos Angeles Angels of Anaheim.[8]He was added to the active roster, mainly playing third base to help the team deal with injuries toMaicer IzturisandBrandon Wood.

After the 2010 season, the Angels non-tendered Frandsen, making him a free agent.[9]

San Diego Padres[edit]

On January 5, 2011, Frandsen signed a minor-league contract with theSan Diego Padres.[10]He was released on March 25.[8]

Philadelphia Phillies[edit]

Three days after his release from the Padres, Frandsen signed a minor league contract with thePhiladelphia Phillies.He spent the 2011 season with theLehigh Valley IronPigs,the Phillies' Triple-A affiliate. After spending the first four months of the 2012 season in Lehigh Valley, he was placed on the Phillies' 25-man active roster on July 27 followingPlácido Polanco's move to thedisabled list.Frandsen played in 55 games, including 49 starts at third base, batting.338 with 10 doubles and 2 home runs in 195 at-bats. After the season, he signed a one-year contract with the Phillies.[citation needed]

On May 26, 2013, Frandsen wasejectedby umpireMike Wintersfor arguing a swinging strike call. It was Frandsen's first career MLB ejection.[11]

On June 22, 2013, Frandsen hit his first career walk-off home run, a blast off the facade of the upper deck in left field, giving the Phillies a win over theNew York Mets.[citation needed]

On December 2, 2013, Frandsen signed one-year contract with Philadelphia that would pay him $900,000 in 2014, avoiding arbitration.[12]He was outrighted off the roster on March 23, 2014, and elected for free agency on March 25.

Washington Nationals[edit]

After leadingMajor League Baseballwith 14 pinch hits in 2013,[13]Frandsen signed with theWashington Nationalson March 26, 2014.[14]

He was released on April 1, 2015.

Arizona Diamondbacks[edit]

Frandsen signed a minor league deal with theArizona Diamondbackson April 21, 2015. He was released on May 30.[15]

Return to the Giants[edit]

Frandsen signed a minor league deal for another stint with theSan Francisco Giantson May 31, 2015.[16]On September 23, he was called up to the majors to replaceEhire Adrianzaafter the latter had suffered a concussion.[17]

Post-playing career[edit]

When Frandsen did not receive an invitation to spring training in 2016, he realized his baseball career was coming to an end.[18]On August 8, 2016, he started co-hosting a morning sports talk radio show onKNBR 1050called "The Audible".[19]On August 14, 2017, he began co-hosting "KNBR Tonight" on KNBR 680.[20]

Frandsen coached a year of high school baseball along with his former college coach Sam Piraro at Willow Glen High School in San Jose, California. That year, he helped coach them to a CCS Championship.

In January 2018, it was announced that Frandsen would be serving as a part-timecolor analystfor thePhiladelphia Phillies Radio Networkduring the 2018 season.[21]In December 2018, it was announced that Frandsen's radio role would expand to calling half the Phillies' games per season alongside play-by-play announcerScott Franzke.[22]

In January 2022, the Washington Nationals announced that Frandsen would join the MASN broadcast team and provide color commentary for Nationals TV coverage.[23]

Personal life[edit]

Frandsen, with family and friends, started and runs the "19 For Life" Foundation "...to fund off-site recreational activities for children coping with serious illness atLucile Packard Children's Hospital;scholarships for local high school athletes who have overcome illness and adversity; and Bellarmine seniors needing financial assistance to complete their high school education. "[24][25][26]

In 2007, Frandsen completed the two courses he needed for graduation and earned a degree in finance fromSan José State University.[27]

References[edit]

  1. ^Durkin, Jimmy (October 1, 2014)."Kevin Frandsen highlights San Jose State's 2014 Hall of Fame class".Bay Area News Group.
  2. ^Draper, Rich (August 17, 2006)."Giants head home on a high note".MLB.
  3. ^Vizquel sets shortstop double-play markArchivedNovember 21, 2016, at theWayback MachineMLB, May 13, 2007
  4. ^Giants Rare FeatsArchivedJune 26, 2016, at theWayback MachineMLB, September 21, 2007
  5. ^Shea, John (March 25, 2008)."Frandsen likely to miss season – Achilles injury".San Francisco Chronicle.RetrievedSeptember 1,2012.
  6. ^Burris to Start at Second BaseArchivedOctober 26, 2012, at theWayback MachineSI, April 1, 2009
  7. ^"Red Sox option Frandsen, Brown to Triple-A".rotoworld. March 29, 2010.RetrievedJuly 24,2015.
  8. ^abPalmer, Pete (ed.).Who's who in Baseball?(98 ed.). p. 53.
  9. ^Spencer, Lyle (December 2, 2010)."Halos opt to let Frandsen become free agent".MLB.Archived fromthe originalon December 5, 2010.RetrievedMarch 6,2014.
  10. ^Polishuk, Mark (January 5, 2011)."Padres Sign Kevin Frandsen".MLB Trade Rumors.RetrievedMarch 6,2014.
  11. ^"MLB Ejection 044: Mike Winters (1; Kevin Frandsen)ArchivedApril 8, 2016, at theWayback Machine."Close Call Sports/Umpire Ejection Fantasy League.May 26, 2013.
  12. ^Polishuk, Mark (November 8, 2012)."Phillies Avoid Arbitration With Kevin Frandsen".MLB Trade Rumors.
  13. ^Kilgore, Adam (March 26, 2014)."Nationals sign Kevin Frandsen to complete bench".WashingtonPost.RetrievedMarch 26,2014.
  14. ^Creasnick, Jerry (March 26, 2014)."Nationals add Kevin Frandsen".WashingtonPost.RetrievedMarch 26,2014.
  15. ^Diamondbacks Release Kevin FrandsenArchivedMarch 24, 2016, at theWayback Machine.Mlbtraderumors (May 30, 2015). Retrieved on 2015-10-27.
  16. ^Schulman, Henry. (May 31, 2015)Giants Splash: Frandsen returns to the fold; Ishikawa staysArchivedMarch 5, 2016, at theWayback Machine.Sfchronicle. Retrieved on 2015-10-27.
  17. ^Haft, Chris. (June 30, 2014)Kevin Frandsen called up by Giants | MLBArchivedMarch 4, 2016, at theWayback Machine.M.mlb. Retrieved on 2015-10-27.
  18. ^O'Donnell, Dennis (November 13, 2016).Former SF Giant, Bay Area Native Kevin Frandsen Re-Emerges On Sports Talk Radio(television). KPIX.
  19. ^"New KNBR 1050 AM Morning Drive Show" The Audible "featuring Kevin Frandsen, Drew Hoffar and Rudy Ortiz to debut on August 8th"(Press release). Cumulus Media. July 19, 2016.
  20. ^Venta, Lance (August 8, 2017)."Kevin Frandsen & Drew Hoffar Move To KNBR Nights".RadioInsight.
  21. ^Gross, Stephen (January 8, 2018)."Three former Phillies to join Scott Franzke in radio booth in 2018".The Morning Call.
  22. ^Breen, Matt (December 6, 2018)."Kevin Frandsen will have expanded role on Phillies radio broadcasts; Kevin Stocker, Kevin Jordan not returning".Philly.RetrievedDecember 9,2018.
  23. ^Twitterhttps://twitter /nationals/status/1484209795775270918.RetrievedJanuary 20,2022.{{cite web}}:Missing or empty|title=(help)
  24. ^19 for LifeArchivedFebruary 2, 2015, at theWayback Machine19forLife.org, May 31, 2015
  25. ^LoRe, Michael (July 1, 2012)."Kevin Frandsen honors brother with every step he takes".The Express-Times.
  26. ^Schuler, Jeff (July 10, 2012)."For love of the game and brother".The Morning Call.Archived fromthe originalon March 5, 2016.
  27. ^Baggarly, Andrew (May 23, 2007)."Giants notebook: Frandsen to wear different cap".San Jose Mercury News.RetrievedMarch 26,2014.

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