Frank Francisco is a former professional baseball player who played as a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams. He was born on September 11, 1980, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Francisco began his professional baseball career in 1999 when he signed with the Boston Red Sox as an international free agent. However, he did not make his MLB debut until 2004 when he was traded to the Texas Rangers.
Francisco played for the Texas Rangers from 2004 to 2010. During his time with the team, he was known for his fastball, which could reach speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. He was also known for his fiery temper, which sometimes got him into trouble. In 2004, he was suspended for three games and fined for throwing a chair into the stands during a game against the Oakland Athletics. Despite his temper, Francisco was a valuable member of the Rangers bullpen and helped the team reach the World Series in 2010.
After leaving the Rangers, Francisco played for several other teams, including the Toronto Blue Jays, the New York Mets, and the San Francisco Giants. He continued to be a reliable relief pitcher, although his performance was sometimes hampered by injuries. In 2014, he signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals but was released before the start of the season.
Overall, Francisco had a successful career as a relief pitcher in MLB. He finished his career with a record of 23-24, an earned run average (ERA) of 3.93, and 73 saves. He struck out 384 batters in 387 innings pitched. While he was never a star player, he was a valuable member of several teams and helped them achieve success.
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