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Frank Viola

Pitching Coach - High Point (Ind) [2025]
High Level
MLB
Years
1981-1996 (1982-1996)
Proper Name
Frank John Viola
Positions
P (456)
Height / Weight
6-4 / 209
Bats / Throws
Left / Left
Birthdate
April 19,1960   Age:  66.049
Place
Hempstead, New York
High School
East Meadow (East Meadow,NY)
Colleges
St. John's University (New York,NY)
Drafted/Signed
1981-2-37-Minnesota Twins
MLB Debut
June 6,1982
MLBAM ID
123732
Retrosheet#
violf001
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Father of Frank Viola   [1985] Opening day starter for the Minnesota Twins   [1986] Opening day starter for the Minnesota Twins   [1987] World Series Champion with Minnesota Twins   [1988] Opening day starter for the Minnesota Twins   [1989] Opening day starter for the Minnesota Twins   [2005] Inducted into the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame
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197816415June-RegKansas City RoyalsNo OFHSNYEast Meadow (East Meadow,NY)HSHShsPremiumPremiumN/A 
1981237June-RegMinnesota TwinsYes1981-06-11PCollegeNYSt. John'sNCAA 14YearjrPremiumPremiumHerb Stein 
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