Sage-Tips

Is Frank Viola a Hall of Famer?

Frank Viola became the first Italian American pitcher to win the coveted Cy Young Award in 1988. He later pitched for the Mets, Red Sox, Reds and Blue Jays, compiling a career record of 176-150 with a 3.73 ERA. Frank Viola was inducted to the National Italian American Sport Hall of Fame in 2004.

Are there any brothers in the MLB Hall of Fame?

When his younger brother Lloyd Waner got elected to the Hall of Fame they became the second pair of brothers in the National Baseball Hall of Fame, after Harry and George Wright. Paul and Lloyd also hold the record for most hits recorded by brothers (5,611).

Does Jeff Kent belong in the Hall of Fame?

Jeff Kent’s historic home run Former Major Leaguer Jeff Kent was working on his ranch when he was informed that he fell short of being elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. In his eighth year of eligibility, Kent garnered 32.4 percent of the ballot, up from 27.5 percent in 2020.

What family has had the most MLB players?

Largest Baseball Families

• Aaron/Lucas (8 members)
• Afenir (5)
• Alomar (6)
• Alou/Rojas (11)
• Andreoli/Bard/O’Brien (6)
• Aybar/Franco (5)
• Bando (6)
• Bankhead (5)

What teams did Frank Viola pitch for?

Frank John Viola, Jr. (born April 19, 1960) is an American former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Minnesota Twins (1982–1989), New York Mets (1989–1991), Boston Red Sox (1992–1994), Cincinnati Reds (1995), and Toronto Blue Jays (1996).

What happened to Steve Viola from the Mets?

His last win came in his second-to-last start with the Mets on September 29 at Shea Stadium against the Philadelphia Phillies. He became a free agent after the 1991 season when the Mets opted not to resign Viola. He signed with the Red Sox in January 1992.

What happened to Steve Viola from Red Sox?

In a spring training game on April 2, 1993, Viola and Cory Bailey combined on a no-hitter as the Red Sox defeated the Phillies 10–0 at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium in Clearwater, Florida. He was injured while with the Red Sox and underwent Tommy John surgery. He finished his career with the Reds and Blue Jays, ending his career on May 28, 1996.

What college did John viola go to?

Viola was born and grew up in East Meadow, New York, with his brother John and sister Nancy, and he went on to attend and play baseball for East Meadow High School before playing at the collegiate level for St. John’s University. On May 21, 1981, Viola faced future Mets teammate Ron Darling, then playing for Yale University.