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Frank Rosso
Pitcher
Born: (1921-03-01)March 1, 1921 Agawam, Massachusetts
Died: January 26, 1980(1980-01-26) (aged 58) Springfield, Massachusetts
Batted: RightThrew: Right
MLB debut
September 15, 1944, for the New York Giants
Last MLB appearance
October 1, 1944, for the New York Giants
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	0–0
Earned run average	9.00
Strikeouts	1
Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
New York Giants (1944)

Francis James Rosso (March 1, 1921 – January 26, 1980) was a Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher who pitched in two games for the New York Giants in 1944. He played in the minor leagues between 1939 and 1948, and after his playing career was a high school coach.

With a 0–0 record, Rosso sported a 9.00 ERA pitching for a total of 4 innings over 2 games. Bucky Walters of the Cincinnati Reds hold the distinction of being the only player Rosso struck out. Rosso was used as a pinch runner in his final MLB appearance.

References

1. "The 1944 NY N Regular Season Pitching Log for Frank Rosso". retrosheet.org. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
2. "Cincinnati Reds 8, New York Giants 1". retrosheet.org. September 27, 1944. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
3. "St. Louis Cardinals 10, New York Giants 6 (2)". retrosheet.org. October 1, 1944. Retrieved December 28, 2018.

External links

• Career statistics from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet

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