Frank Taveras Stats & Facts

Player

Frank Taveras

Positions: Shortstop
Bats: R Throws: R
Height: 72 Weight: 155
Born: Saturday, December 24, 1949 in Las Matas de Santa Cruz, Monte Cristi D.R.
Debut: 9/25/1971
Last Game: 7/25/1982
Full Name: Franklin Crisostomo Taveras

 

SS Frank Taveras born on 12/24/49

Nicknamed the “Pittsburgh Stealer,” he led the NL with 70 stolen bases in 1977. Taveras was a member of the 1979 World Series champion Pittsburgh Pirates.

In his 11-year career (1971-72, 1974-1982), Frank had 1,029 hits, 300 SB, & .255 BA.