Frank Taveras Stats & Facts

Frank Taveras Stats & Facts

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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…

The Mets trade Tim Foli, along with minor league prospect Greg Field, to the Pirates in exchange for second baseman Frank Taveras

The Mets trade Tim Foli, along with minor league prospect Greg Field, to the Pirates in exchange for second baseman Frank Taveras

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The Mets trade Tim Foli, along with minor league prospect Greg Field, to the Pirates in exchange for second baseman Frank Taveras. Foli, appearing in 133 games, will play a major role in the club’s world championship this season, batting .291 and providing solid defense at shortstop for the Bucs.