Frank DiPino is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for several teams during his career. He was born on October 22, 1956, in Syracuse, New York, and attended Syracuse University before being drafted by the Montreal Expos in the 3rd round of the 1977 MLB draft.
DiPino made his MLB debut with the Expos in 1981 and spent two seasons with the team before being traded to the Houston Astros in 1983. He had a successful stint with the Astros, serving as a reliable left-handed reliever and helping the team reach the playoffs in 1986. DiPino was known for his deceptive delivery and ability to get batters out with his breaking ball.
After four seasons with the Astros, DiPino was traded to the Chicago Cubs in 1987. He spent two seasons with the Cubs before being traded to the St. Louis Cardinals in 1989. DiPino struggled with the Cardinals and was released in 1990, but he was quickly picked up by the Milwaukee Brewers. He spent two seasons with the Brewers before being released again in 1992.
DiPino signed with the Detroit Tigers in 1993 but struggled with injuries and was released mid-season. He finished his career with a brief stint with the Cincinnati Reds, appearing in just two games before being released in August 1993.
Overall, DiPino had a solid career as a left-handed reliever, appearing in 355 games and posting a 3.93 ERA. He was known for his durability and consistency, appearing in at least 50 games in six different seasons. After retiring from baseball, DiPino worked as a pitching coach in the minor leagues and also served as a scout for the Tampa Bay Rays.
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