| Frank DiPino | |
|---|---|
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1956-10-22)October 22, 1956 (age 69) Syracuse, New York, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 13, 1981, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 22, 1993, for the Kansas City Royals | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 35–38 |
| Earned run average | 3.83 |
| Strikeouts | 515 |
| Saves | 56 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Frank Michael DiPino (born October 22, 1956) is an American former professional baseballpitcher who played for theMilwaukee Brewers,Houston Astros,Chicago Cubs,St. Louis Cardinals, andKansas City Royals ofMajor League Baseball (MLB).
DiPino attendedWest Genesee High School where, as a junior, he chose to work a job instead of playing varsity baseball. He joined the team as a senior but the team's season was only 15 games long. He playedcollege baseball briefly for theSaint Leo Lions inSt. Leo, Florida before returning toCentral New York where he played summer ball.[1] In July 1977, DiPino attended a tryout camp with the Milwaukee Brewers, faced four batters, allowed only twofoul balls and was offered a contract with the Brewers'minor league club inNewark, New York.[2]
On September 7, 1982, DiPino struck out ten batters in five innings for his first Major League victory. On July 21, 1986, the Astros traded DiPino to the Cubs forDavey Lopes.
DiPino was the winning pitcher for the Cubs in the first officialnight game played atWrigley Field, on August 9, 1988.
DiPino has the bestbatting average against for any pitcher who facedTony Gwynn more than ten times. Gwynn, a lifetime .338 hitter, was .050, going 1 for 20 with three walks.[citation needed]
As of 2013, DiPino was a pitching instructor for Perfect Practice ofSyracuse, New York.[3]
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