Frank Pastore facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Frank Pastore |
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Pastore with the Nashville Sounds in 1978
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| Pitcher | |||
| Born: August 21, 1957 Alhambra, California, U.S. |
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| Died: December 17, 2012 (aged 55) Upland, California, U.S. |
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| April 4, 1979, for the Cincinnati Reds | |||
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| September 5, 1986, for the Minnesota Twins | |||
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| Win–loss record | 48–58 | ||
| Earned run average | 4.29 | ||
| Strikeouts | 541 | ||
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Frank Enrico Pastore (/pəˈstɔːri/; August 21, 1957 – December 17, 2012) was an American Major League Baseball player. He was a talented pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds and the Minnesota Twins. After his baseball career, Frank became a popular radio host.
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Playing Baseball
Frank Pastore was born in Alhambra, California. He was a very smart student and finished at the top of his class in high school. In 1975, the Cincinnati Reds chose him in the second round of the amateur draft. This meant they wanted him to play for their team.
Starting His Career
Frank did very well in the minor leagues, which are lower-level baseball teams. He had a great ERA of 3.28. A low ERA means a pitcher doesn't let many runs score. He made his first Major League Baseball game on April 4, 1979. He pitched three innings without letting any runs score.
Becoming a Starter
In his first year, Frank pitched sometimes as a reliever (coming in during a game) and sometimes as a starter (beginning the game). By 1980, he became a full-time starting pitcher. This means he usually began the games for his team.
His Best Season
Frank's best year was 1980 with the Reds. He won 13 games and lost 7. His ERA was 3.27, which was very good.
Injury and Retirement
On June 4, 1984, Frank was hit on the elbow by a batted ball. This injury kept him from playing much in 1984 and 1985. The Reds then let him go in 1986. He quickly signed with the Minnesota Twins and pitched as a reliever that season. After that, he signed with the Texas Rangers but retired after playing only four games for their minor league team.
Life After Baseball
After leaving baseball, Frank Pastore went back to school. He earned a degree in business in 1989. For two years, he worked with a group called Athletes in Action, which is a sports ministry.
Further Education and Radio
Frank loved learning. He went on to get two master's degrees. One was in the philosophy of religion and ethics in 1994. The other was in political philosophy and American government in 2003.
On January 5, 2004, Frank started hosting The Frank Pastore Show on KKLA-FM radio in Los Angeles. His show became one of the biggest Christian talk shows in the United States.
Writing a Book
In 2011, Frank wrote a book called Shattered: Struck Down, But Not Destroyed. In his book, he shared how his faith grew stronger after his arm injury in 1984.
A Fun Fact
Frank Pastore once held a fun record! He finished eating the famous 72-ounce steak dinner, "The Texas King," at the Big Texan Steak Ranch in just 9 minutes and 30 seconds. This record stood for 21 years!
His Passing
On November 19, 2012, Frank Pastore was in a serious motorcycle accident. He was riding on the Foothill Freeway in Duarte, California. A car collided with his motorcycle, and he was thrown off. He was taken to the hospital with very serious head injuries.
Sadly, less than a month later, on December 17, 2012, Frank passed away. He died from pneumonia and other problems caused by his injuries. Frank is remembered by his wife, Gina, his children Frank Jr. and Christina, and his grandchild.
