Frank Viola III

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2⁄3 scoreless innings, allowed eight hits, struck out one and walked two batters on his way to the win. [9] On July 2, he was promoted to the Dunedin Blue Jays. [10] In his debut for Dunedin, Viola pitched 6 innings and surrendered 1 run on 5 hits, with 4 walks. [11] On July 21, Viola was released by the Blue Jays organization. [12] He made 9 starts in 2014 and posted a 3–4 win–loss record, 7.15 earned run average, and a 2.05 WHIP over 39 innings. [1]

In February 2015, he signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox. [13] He retired on March 31. [14]

In 2016, Frank founded a non-profit organization Expiration 2050, which advocates toward sustainable wild fisheries and healthy marine life. His organization works closely with corporations, organizations and locals to find and create educational and creative campaigns toward viable solutions. His website, Exp2050.org went live in March 2017.

Frank now hosts a YouTube fishing series named "Fishing With Frankie", which he hosts, films and produces with his friend, Jim Cichoski.

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  2. 1 2 Sports, Fox (March 5, 2014). "Blue Jays sign knuckleballer Frank Viola III to Minor League Contract - Tip of the Tower - A Toronto Sports Site - Maple Leafs, Blue Jays, Raptors, Toronto FC, Raptors and Argonauts". Tip of the Tower. Retrieved March 31, 2014.
  3. ↑ Sports, Fox (March 5, 2014). "Toronto Blue Jays sign knuckleballer Frank Viola III to minor league deal - Jays Journal - A Toronto Blue Jays Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More". Jays Journal. Retrieved March 31, 2014.
  4. ↑ Pioneer Press (June 29, 2010). "St. Paul Saints sign Frank Viola (no, not that one)". TwinCities.com. Retrieved March 31, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Q&A with Frank Viola III, St. Paul Saints pitcher". Star Tribune. Retrieved March 31, 2014.
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Frank Viola III
Pitcher
Born: (1984-06-19) June 19, 1984 (age 40)
St. Paul, Minnesota
Bats: Right
Throws: Right