Jason Frasor

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name=Jason Frasor

|image=Jason Frasor on August 9, 2011.jpg

|caption=Frasor with the Chicago White Sox

|position=Pitcher

|bats=Right

|throws=Right

|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1977|8|9}}

|birth_place=Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate=April 16

|debutyear=2004

|debutteam=Toronto Blue Jays

|finalleague = MLB

|finaldate=August 1

|finalyear=2015

|finalteam=Atlanta Braves

|statleague = MLB

|stat1label=Win–loss record

|stat1value= 35–35

|stat2label=Earned run average

|stat2value= 3.49

|stat3label=Strikeouts

|stat3value= 615

|teams=

Toronto Blue Jays ({{mlby|2004}}–{{mlby|2011}})
Chicago White Sox ({{mlby|2011}})
Toronto Blue Jays ({{mlby|2012}})
Texas Rangers ({{mlby|2013}}–{{mlby|2014}})
Kansas City Royals ({{mlby|2014}}–{{mlby|2015}})
Atlanta Braves ({{mlby|2015}})

}}

Jason Andrew Frasor (born August 9, 1977) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He made his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2004, recording a 4.08 ERA in 63 games that season. He would ultimately pitch in more than 500 games for the Blue Jays. He also played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox, Texas Rangers, Kansas City Royals and the Atlanta Braves, playing in the World Series for the Royals in 2014.

Professional career

=Toronto Blue Jays=

A starter in the low minors from {{Baseball year|1999}} to {{Baseball year|2002}}, he was converted to a reliever in 2003. The Blue Jays acquired him from the Los Angeles Dodgers prior to the 2004 season in exchange for Jayson Werth.{{Cite web|date=March 30, 2004|title=Blue Jays deal Jayson Werth to Dodgers|url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/baseball/blue-jays-deal-jayson-werth-to-dodgers-1.471105|access-date=December 6, 2021|website=CBC.ca}} He was sent to the minors on April 28, 2006, and recalled on May 11, 2006. On July 2, 2006, Frasor was demoted again to Triple-A; the Blue Jays recalled Shaun Marcum in his place.

On January 9, 2007, Frasor signed a one-year contract for the 2007 season with the Toronto Blue Jays, avoiding salary arbitration. The contract was worth $825,000 with cumulative incentives based upon games pitched.{{cite news|last1=Bastian|first1=Jordan|date=January 9, 2007|title=Jays Ink Frasor to One-Year Deal|work=Minor League Baseball|publisher=|url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-151450|access-date=July 16, 2015}}{{cite news|last1=Blair|first1=Jeff|date=January 9, 2007|title=Jays sign righty Thomson, reliever Frasor|work=The Globe and Mail|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/jays-sign-righty-thomson-reliever-frasor/article1068348/|access-date=July 16, 2015}}

Frasor began 2009 with a 4–0 record through early May, without allowing an earned run. This was one of the best marks in all of Major League Baseball, and helped the Blue Jays hold first place in the American League through the 2009 season's first 26 games.

On July 17, 2011, he made his 453rd appearance for the Blue Jays, passing Duane Ward to become the team's all-time appearance leader.{{Cite news|last=Lott|first=John|date=July 18, 2011|title=Frasor proud to stick with Jays after eight long years|language=en-CA|work=National Post|url=https://nationalpost.com/sports/mlb/frasor-proud-to-stick-with-jays-after-eight-long-years|access-date=December 6, 2021}}

=Chicago White Sox=

On July 27, 2011, he was traded to the Chicago White Sox with Zach Stewart for Mark Teahen and Edwin Jackson.{{cite web|last=Nowak|first=Joey|date=July 27, 2011|title=White Sox send Jackson to Blue Jays for Frasor|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110727&content_id=22367388&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107005027/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110727&content_id=22367388&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb|archive-date=November 7, 2012|access-date=July 27, 2011|work=MLB.com|publisher=MLB Advanced Media}}

=Return to Toronto=

On January 1, 2012, Frasor was traded back to the Toronto Blue Jays for pitching prospects Myles Jaye and Daniel Webb.{{cite web|author=|date=January 1, 2012|title=White Sox acquire pitchers Myles, Webb for Frasor|url=http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120101&content_id=26250426&vkey=pr_cws&c_id=cws|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120112051025/http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120101&content_id=26250426&vkey=pr_cws&c_id=cws|archive-date=January 12, 2012|access-date=January 12, 2012|work=Chicago White Sox|publisher=MLB.com}} On July 21, Frasor was placed on the disabled list retroactive to July 17 with right forearm tightness.{{Cite news|date=July 21, 2012|title=Toronto Blue Jays put reliever Jason Frasor on disabled list|language=en-CA|work=Toronto Star|url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/2012/07/21/toronto_blue_jays_put_reliever_jason_frasor_on_disabled_list.html|access-date=December 6, 2021|issn=0319-0781}} He became a free agent following the season.

=Texas Rangers=

On January 3, 2013, Frasor signed a one-year deal with the Texas Rangers.{{cite news|date=January 3, 2013|title=Rangers sign free agent RHP Jason Frasor to one-year contract|work=MLB.com|url=http://m.rangers.mlb.com/news/article/40840176|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150720192145/http://m.rangers.mlb.com/news/article/40840176|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 20, 2015|access-date=July 16, 2015}} Used as a middle reliever in his 61 games, he went 4-3 with a 2.57 ERA and 10 holds, striking out 48 in 49 innings with a .203 OBA.{{Cite web|title=Jason Frasor Stats|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/frasoja01.shtml|access-date=December 6, 2021|website=Baseball-Reference.com|language=en}}

On October 11, Frasor signed a one-year, $1.75 million deal with incentives to return to the Rangers.{{cite web|last=Grant|first=Evan|date=October 11, 2013|title=Texas Rangers re-sign reliever Jason Frasor to one-year deal worth $1.75 million|url=http://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/2013/10/texas-rangers-re-sign-reliever-jason-frasor-to-one-year-deal-worth-1-75-million.html/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131015051953/http://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/2013/10/texas-rangers-re-sign-reliever-jason-frasor-to-one-year-deal-worth-1-75-million.html/|archive-date=October 15, 2013|access-date=October 15, 2013|work=The Dallas Morning News}}

=Kansas City Royals=

On July 16, 2014, the Rangers traded Frasor to Kansas City for pitcher Spencer Patton.{{cite web|date=July 16, 2014|title=Royals acquire RHP Jason Frasor from Rangers|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/royals-acquire-rhp-jason-frasor-173146150--mlb.html|access-date=July 16, 2014|work=Yahoo! Sports|publisher=Associated Press|archive-date=July 8, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150708170029/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/royals-acquire-rhp-jason-frasor-173146150--mlb.html|url-status=dead}} He was designated for assignment on July 6, 2015, and released on July 13.{{cite web|last=Gleeman|first=Aaron|date=July 13, 2015|title=Jason Frasor clears waivers, released by the Royals|url=http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/07/13/jason-frasor-clears-waivers-released-by-the-royals/|access-date=July 13, 2015|website=NBC Sports}}

=Atlanta Braves=

On July 16, 2015, Frasor signed with the Atlanta Braves for the remainder of the 2015 season.{{cite news|last1=Bowman|first1=Mark|date=July 17, 2015|title=Braves add bullpen depth with veteran righty Frasor|work=Atlanta Braves|publisher=MLB.com|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/136943250/braves-add-jason-frasor-to-relief-roster|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150717075649/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/136943250/braves-add-jason-frasor-to-relief-roster|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 17, 2015|access-date=July 17, 2015}}

After spending time on the 15-day disabled list due to a right shoulder strain, Frasor was released on August 26, 2015.{{Cite web|last=Gitlin|first=Marty|date=August 27, 2015|title=Braves release injured RP Jason Frasor|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/braves-release-injured-rp-jason-frasor/|access-date=December 6, 2021|website=CBS Sports|language=en}}

Personal life

Frasor attended Oak Forest High School, located in Oak Forest, Illinois and graduated in 1995 after starring for the Bengals as a starting pitcher, reliever and shortstop.{{cite news|last1=Reinmuth|first1=Gary|date=June 11, 1995|title=They Won't Be Caught Short|work=Chicago Tribune|publisher=|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1995-06-11-9506110375-story.html|url-status=live|access-date=July 17, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140725232435/http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1995-06-11/sports/9506110375_1_high-school-shortstops-southern-illinois-jody-gerut|archive-date=July 25, 2014}} He then played at Southern Illinois University, where he won the Richard "Itch" Jones award as the team MVP in 1997 and 1999.{{cite news|title=Southern Illinois University Baseball records and History|page=3|work=Southern Illinois University|publisher=|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/silu/sports/m-basebl/auto_pdf/83-108.pdf|url-status=dead|access-date=July 17, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140726021444/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/silu/sports/m-basebl/auto_pdf/83-108.pdf|archive-date=July 26, 2014}}

Frasor is a cousin of former UNC backup point guard Bobby Frasor.{{cite news|last1=Disabato|first1=Pat|last2=Arvia|first2=Phil|date=December 14, 2008|title=Former Br. Rice star Bobby Frasor will be in town for his cousin Jason Frasor's wedding - not to mention No. 1 UNC's game vs. Valpo|work=Southtown Star|publisher=HighBeam Research|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1N1-1256C9058189E3F0.html|url-status=dead|access-date=July 17, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924171811/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1N1-1256C9058189E3F0.html|archive-date=September 24, 2015}}

He married Laura Schmidt in 2008 and has two children.{{cite news|date=June 13, 2013|title=Frasor talks fatherhood|work=MLB.com|url=http://m.rangers.mlb.com/video/topic/9840896/v27991059/jason-frasor-on-raising-two-young-children|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140725201735/http://m.rangers.mlb.com/video/topic/9840896/v27991059/jason-frasor-on-raising-two-young-children|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 25, 2014|access-date=July 17, 2014}}