Frank Catalanotto

Biography

Frank Catalanotto is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for 14 seasons. He was born on April 27, 1974, in Smithtown, New York, and attended Smithtown East High School. Catalanotto played college baseball at Fordham University and was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 10th round of the 1992 MLB draft.

Catalanotto made his MLB debut with the Tigers in 1997 and played for them until 1999. He then played for the Texas Rangers from 2000 to 2002, where he had his best season in 2001, hitting .330 with 11 home runs and 55 RBIs. Catalanotto also played for the Toronto Blue Jays from 2003 to 2006, the Milwaukee Brewers in 2007, and the Texas Rangers again in 2008 and 2009. He finished his career with the New York Mets in 2010.

Throughout his career, Catalanotto was known for his versatility, as he played multiple positions including second base, third base, and outfield. He was also known for his ability to hit left-handed pitching, as he had a career batting average of .291 against lefties.

Catalanotto was a fan favorite and was known for his work ethic and professionalism. He was also involved in various charitable organizations, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

After retiring from baseball, Catalanotto became a baseball analyst for the MLB Network and also worked as a coach for his son's Little League team. In 2018, he was inducted into the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame.

Overall, Frank Catalanotto had a successful career in the MLB, playing for five different teams and earning a reputation as a hard-working and versatile player.

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