Frank Pastore
Born: 8/21/1957 in Alhambra, CA, USA
Died: 12/17/2012 in Upland, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1979-04-04 | Final Game: 1986-09-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 188 lbs
Full name: Frank Enrico Pastore
Biography
Frank Pastore was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1986. Born in 1957, Pastore began his career in an era marked by a transition in the game, moving away from the deadball style of play and embracing a more offensive approach. Over the course of his eight-season career, he showcased his skills primarily with the Cincinnati Reds and the Minnesota Twins, establishing himself as a reliable arm on the mound.
Pastore finished his career with a record of 48-58 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.29. He recorded a total of 541 strikeouts and notched 6 saves, demonstrating his capability both as a starter and in relief roles. While not among the most dominant pitchers of his time, Pastore's contributions to his teams reflected a solid performance that helped shape the competitive landscape of the 1980s. His career serves as a reminder of the varied paths players can take in the pursuit of excellence in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 58 | 220 | 139 | 22 | 7 | 6 | 986.3 | 1029 | 470 | 80 | 301 | 541 | 4.29 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | CIN | NL | 6 | 7 | 30 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 95.3 | 102 | 45 | 23 | 63 | 4.25 | 1811.3 |
| 1980 | CIN | NL | 13 | 7 | 27 | 27 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 184.7 | 161 | 67 | 42 | 110 | 3.27 | 3274.5 |
| 1981 | CIN | NL | 4 | 9 | 22 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 132.0 | 125 | 59 | 35 | 81 | 4.02 | 893.4 |
| 1982 | CIN | NL | 8 | 13 | 31 | 29 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 188.3 | 210 | 83 | 57 | 94 | 3.97 | 1347.7 |
| 1983 | CIN | NL | 9 | 12 | 36 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 184.3 | 207 | 100 | 64 | 93 | 4.88 | -1635.8 |
| 1984 | CIN | NL | 3 | 8 | 24 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 98.3 | 110 | 71 | 40 | 53 | 6.50 | -1287.0 |
| 1985 | CIN | NL | 2 | 1 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 54.0 | 60 | 23 | 16 | 29 | 3.83 | 1498.8 |
| 1986 | MIN | AL | 3 | 1 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 49.3 | 54 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 4.01 | -725.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 220 | 292 | 15 | 44 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 99 | 0.151 | 0.173 | 0.192 | 0.365 | -1227.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | CIN | NL | 30 | 25 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.160 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | CIN | NL | 27 | 64 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 0.156 | -530.3 |
| 1981 | CIN | NL | 22 | 44 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.114 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | CIN | NL | 31 | 58 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0.172 | -371.3 |
| 1983 | CIN | NL | 36 | 59 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0.186 | -326.2 |
| 1984 | CIN | NL | 24 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | CIN | NL | 17 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | MIN | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | NLCS | CIN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.0 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2.57 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | NLCS | CIN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.0 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2.57 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 220 | 139 | 51 | 124 | 6 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | CIN | P | 30 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| 1980 | CIN | P | 27 | 27 | 10 | 25 | 3 | 1 |
| 1981 | CIN | P | 22 | 22 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | CIN | P | 31 | 29 | 6 | 24 | 1 | 2 |
| 1983 | CIN | P | 36 | 29 | 15 | 19 | 0 | 3 |
| 1984 | CIN | P | 24 | 16 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| 1985 | CIN | P | 17 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 | MIN | P | 33 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 220 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | CIN | NL | $405,000 |
| 1986 | MIN | AL | $60,000 |
| 1985 | CIN | NL | $350,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $815,000 | ||