Mike Frank
Encyclopedia
Stephen Michael Frank is a former Major League Baseball
outfielder
.
Frank attended Escondido High School
(Escondido, California
) and Santa Clara University
. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds
in the 7th round of the 1997 Major League Baseball Draft
.
Frank made his major league debut in 1998. In 2000, he was traded to the New York Yankees
with Denny Neagle
for Jackson Melián
, Drew Henson
, Brian Reith
and Ed Yarnall
.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
outfielder
Outfielder
Outfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in baseball farthest from the batter. These defenders are the left fielder, the center fielder, and the right fielder...
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Frank attended Escondido High School
Escondido High School
Escondido High School is one of three high schools in the Escondido Union High School District located in Escondido, California. Escondido High received a California Distinguished School award in 2007.-History:...
(Escondido, California
Escondido, California
Escondido is a city occupying a shallow valley ringed by rocky hills, just north of the city of San Diego, California. Founded in 1888, it is one of the oldest cities in San Diego County. The city had a population of 143,911 at the 2010 census. Its municipal government set itself an operating...
) and Santa Clara University
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara University is a private, not-for-profit, Jesuit-affiliated university located in Santa Clara, California, United States. Chartered by the state of California and accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, it operates in collaboration with the Society of Jesus , whose...
. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
in the 7th round of the 1997 Major League Baseball Draft
1997 Major League Baseball Draft
The 1997 First-Year Player Draft, Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft of high school and college baseball players, was held on June 2 and 3, 1997...
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Frank made his major league debut in 1998. In 2000, he was traded to the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
with Denny Neagle
Denny Neagle
Dennis Edward Neagle Jr. is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He was last under contract with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays during the season, but he did not play due to injury...
for Jackson Melián
Jackson Melián
Jackson Melián is a former minor league baseball outfielder who reached Triple-A.-Career:Melián, represented by Scott Boras, was signed as an international free agent by the New York Yankees in 1996, receiving a $1.6 million bonus.Melián was considered a top prospect...
, Drew Henson
Drew Henson
Drew Daniel Henson is a retired Major League Baseball third baseman and National Football League quarterback. He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan....
, Brian Reith
Brian Reith
Brian Eric Reith is a professional baseball pitcher who is presently a free agent. He has played parts of three seasons in Major League Baseball for the Cincinnati Reds, and one season in the Chinese Professional Baseball LeagueHe was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 6th round of the 1996...
and Ed Yarnall
Ed Yarnall
Harvey Edward Yarnall is a former Major League Baseball pitcher.Yarnall was drafted by the New York Mets in the third round of the 1996 Major League Baseball Draft. In 1998, he was traded with Geoff Goetz and Preston Wilson to the Florida Marlins for Mike Piazza...
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