Freddie Toliver facts for kids

Freddie Lee Toliver was born on February 3, 1961. He is an American former professional baseball player. Freddie was a pitcher, which means he threw the ball to the batter. He played for several teams in Major League Baseball (MLB). These teams included the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, Minnesota Twins, San Diego Padres, and Pittsburgh Pirates.

Becoming a Professional Player

Starting His Baseball Journey

Freddie Toliver began his path to professional baseball in 1979. He was still in high school at San Gorgonio High School in San Bernardino, California. Young players often get picked by professional teams in a special event called a draft.

The MLB Draft Experience

In the 1979 MLB June Amateur Draft, Freddie was chosen by the New York Yankees. He was the 77th player picked overall in the third round. This was a big step towards playing in the major leagues.

Freddie's Baseball Career

Playing in Major League Baseball

Freddie Toliver made his debut in Major League Baseball in 1984. He first played for the Cincinnati Reds. Over his career, he pitched for five different MLB teams. His time in MLB lasted until 1993.

Playing in Taiwan

After his time in MLB, Freddie also played baseball in Taiwan. He joined the Wei Chuan Dragons team in 1994. He continued to play for them until 1996. This shows that his baseball career took him to different parts of the world.

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball-Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet