Travis Fryman facts for kids
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Fryman with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers in 2015
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| Third baseman | |||
| Born: March 25, 1969 Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. |
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| July 7, 1990, for the Detroit Tigers | |||
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| September 29, 2002, for the Cleveland Indians | |||
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| Batting average | .274 | ||
| Home runs | 223 | ||
| Runs batted in | 1,022 | ||
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Travis Fryman, born on March 25, 1969, is a former American professional baseball player. He was a talented third baseman who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians from 1990 to 2002. After his playing career, Travis became a hitting instructor for the Cleveland Guardians' minor league teams. He also managed the Mahoning Valley Scrappers for several seasons.
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Early Life and Baseball Start
Travis Fryman was born in Lexington, Kentucky. His family moved to Pensacola, Florida, when he was three years old. Travis attended Gonzalez Tate High School. In 1986, he helped his high school team win a Florida state championship.
Playing for the Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers picked Travis Fryman in the first round of the 1987 Major League Baseball draft. He made his MLB debut with the Tigers on July 7, 1990. In his first game, he played shortstop. However, he soon started playing more at third base.
In 1991, Travis split his time between shortstop and third base. In 1992, he became the starting shortstop. That year, he hit 20 home runs and had 96 RBIs. He was chosen for his first All-Star team. He also won the American League Silver Slugger Award for being the best offensive player at his position.
Travis started 1993 at shortstop but moved to third base permanently by the end of the season. He stayed with the Tigers until 1997. After that season, he was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Just two weeks later, he was traded again to the Cleveland Indians.
Playing for the Cleveland Indians
In his first year with the Cleveland Indians in 1998, Travis Fryman had a great season. He batted .287, hit 28 home runs, and had 96 RBIs. He helped his team win the American League Central division title. The Indians made it to the playoffs, but they lost to the New York Yankees.
Travis had his best season in 2000. He set new personal records for batting average (.321) and RBIs (106). He also made very few errors while playing third base. He even had a streak of 60 games without making an error! For his excellent defense, he won a Gold Glove Award. He was also the starting third baseman for the American League in the All-Star Game.
Injuries affected Travis in 2001 and 2002. He retired from baseball after the 2002 season. In his 13-year career, Travis Fryman played in 1,698 games. He had a .274 batting average, 223 home runs, and 1,022 RBIs.
Coaching Career
After retiring as a player, Travis Fryman became a manager. In 2008, he managed the Mahoning Valley Scrappers. This team is a minor league affiliate of the Cleveland Indians (now Guardians).
Travis has also worked as a hitting instructor for the Cleveland Guardians' minor league teams. He travels to help players on their AAA, AA, and A teams improve their hitting skills.
Personal Life
Travis Fryman is married to Kathleen, and they have three children: Mason, Branden, and Cole.
See also
- List of Major League Baseball career home run leaders
- List of Major League Baseball career runs batted in leaders
