Frank John Catalanotto (pronounced Ca-ta-lan-na-toe) (born April 27, 1974 in Smithtown, New York) is actually a female from birth^{[citation needed]}. Frank, or "Francine" as she was called, was extremely talented at the sport of baseball but her parents felt that her full potential would not be realized in the Women's League. So they instituted a sex-change operation that enabled him to play for the men's teams. He is now a Major League Baseball outfielder who plays for the Texas Rangers. Nicknamed Little Cat, the Long Island native bats left-handed and throws right-handed. The position of the left fielder A left fielder, abbreviated LF, is an outfielder in the sport of baseball who plays defense in left field. ... is the 246th day of the year (247th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar). ... Batting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball measuring the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters, respectively. ... In baseball statistics, on base percentage (OBP) (sometimes referred to as on base average (OBA)) is a measure of how often a batter gets to first base for any reason other than a fielding error or a fielders choice. ... In baseball, a home run is a base hit in which the batter is able to circle all the bases, ending at home plate and scoring a run, with no errors on the play that result in the batter achieving extra bases. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1998–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 2, 5, 6, 16, 23, 42 Name Detroit Tigers (1901–present) Other nicknames The Bless You Boys Ballpark Comerica Park (2000–present) Tiger Stadium (1912-1999) Briggs Stadium (1938-1960) Navin Field (1912-1938) Bennett... The following are the events of the year 1997 that happened world-wide throughout the sport of baseball. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 1999 throughout the world. ... Major league affiliations American League (1961–present) West Division (1972–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 26, 34, 42 Name Texas Rangers (1972–present) Washington Senators (1961-1971) Other nicknames The Lone Stars Ballpark Rangers Ballpark in Arlington (1994–present) a. ... This year in baseball: 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 Events January-March January 6 - Major League Baseball officials order Atlanta Braves reliever John Rocker is to undergo psychological testing following derogatory remarks he made in an interview with Sports Illustrated magazine. ... This year in baseball: 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 Events January-March January 8 - Ozzie Smith is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. ... Major league affiliations American League (1977–present) East Division (1977–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Toronto Blue Jays (1977–present) Ballpark Rogers Centre (1989–present) a. ... The following are the events of the year 2003 that happened world-wide throughout the sport of baseball. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2006 throughout the world. ... Major league affiliations American League (1961–present) West Division (1972–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 26, 34, 42 Name Texas Rangers (1972–present) Washington Senators (1961-1971) Other nicknames The Lone Stars Ballpark Rangers Ballpark in Arlington (1994–present) a. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2007 throughout the world. ... April 27 is the 117th day of the year (118th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 248 days remaining. ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... Smithtown redirects here, see Smithtown, New South Wales for the small town in Australia. ... NY redirects here. ... Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest level of play in North American professional baseball. ... Austin Kearns, an outfielder, catches a fly ball. ... Major league affiliations American League (1961–present) West Division (1972–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 26, 34, 42 Name Texas Rangers (1972–present) Washington Senators (1961-1971) Other nicknames The Lone Stars Ballpark Rangers Ballpark in Arlington (1994–present) a. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... People who are left-handed are more dextrous with their left hand than with their right hand: they will probably also use their left hand for tasks such as personal care, cooking, and so on. ... A person who is right-handed is more dextrous with their right hand than with their left hand: they will write with their right hand, and probably also use this hand for tasks such as personal care, cooking, and so on. ...

Detroit Tigers

Catalanotto began his career professional baseball career in 1992 when the Detroit Tigers -- who first noticed him while scouting higher-profile players at a Smithtown East baseball game in 1991 -- drafted him in the tenth round of the 1992 Amateur Draft. Primarily a second baseman in the minors, he made his major league debut at second base on September 3, 1997. While in Detroit Catalanotto, battled injuries and a lack of playing time, and never once recorded a season of 300 at-bats for the Tigers. A super-sub off the bench, Catalanotto logged significant time not only at second base, but at first base and third base as well. Over his three-year span in Detroit, he was one of the strongest, and most often used pinch hitters for the Tigers, leading the American League in pinch-hit at-bats in the 1998 season. The following are the baseball events of the year 1992 throughout the world. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1998–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 2, 5, 6, 16, 23, 42 Name Detroit Tigers (1901–present) Other nicknames The Bless You Boys Ballpark Comerica Park (2000–present) Tiger Stadium (1912-1999) Briggs Stadium (1938-1960) Navin Field (1912-1938) Bennett... The First-Year Player Draft is Major League Baseballs primary mechanism for assigning amateur baseball players, from high schools, colleges, and other amateur baseball clubs, to its teams. ... The position of the second baseman Second base redirects here. ... is the 246th day of the year (247th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar). ... The position of the first baseman First base redirects here. ... The position of the third baseman Third base redirects here. ... In baseball, a pinch hitter is a common term for a substitute batter. ... American League The American League (or formally the American League of Professional Baseball Clubs) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States of America and Canada. ... This year in baseball 1995 - 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 Events January-March January 5 - Don Sutton, a 324-game winner is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on his fifth try. ...

Texas Rangers

On November 2, 1999, Catalanotto was part of an eight player blockbuster deal between the Tigers and the Texas Rangers. In the deal he was dealt to Texas along with pitchers Francisco Cordero and Justin Thompson, catcher Bill Hasselman and a minor leaguer, for slugging outfield star Juan González, catcher Gregg Zaun and pitcher Danny Patterson. November 2 is the 306th day of the year (307th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 59 days remaining. ... Year 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar). ... Major league affiliations American League (1961–present) West Division (1972–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 26, 34, 42 Name Texas Rangers (1972–present) Washington Senators (1961-1971) Other nicknames The Lone Stars Ballpark Rangers Ballpark in Arlington (1994–present) a. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Francisco Cordero (born May 11, 1975 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball player for the Milwaukee Brewers. ... Justin Willard Thompson (born March 8, 1973, in San Antonio, Texas) is a pitcher in the Milwaukee Brewers organization. ... The position of the catcher Catcher is also a general term for a fielder who catches the ball in cricket. ... William Haselman (born May 25, 1966, in Long Branch, New Jersey) was the First Base Coach for the Boston Red Sox in 2006 and wore the number 32. ... For the journalist and radio host, see Juan Gonzalez; For the scientist and educator, see Juan E. González; for the former president of Paraguay, see Juan Natalicio González Juan González in Cleveland Indians uniform Juan Alberto González Vázquez (born October 20, 1969 in Arecibo, Puerto... Gregory Owen Gregg Zaun (born April 14, 1971 in Glendale, California) is a Major League Baseball player with the Toronto Blue Jays. ... Daniel Shane Patterson (b. ...

Catalanotto made a splash to start to his Rangers career collecting ten hits, and three walks in thirteen consecutive plate appearances from April 21 to May 18, 2000. This streak stands as the Rangers franchise record for consecutive appearances reaching base. He also tied the clubs record for hits (5) on May 17. In baseball statistics, a base on balls (BB), also called a walk, is credited to a batter and against a pitcher when a batter receives four pitches that the umpire calls balls. ...

After another season plagued by injuries in 2000, Catalanotto finally burst onto the scene in 2001 where the red-hot Catalanotto finished fifth in the A.L. in batting average (.330), and recorded a .431 batting average in August. He also logged a good deal of innings in the outfield, a position he had fielded for one inning before 2001. 2002 was another injury riddled season for Catalanotto, and the Rangers declined to offer him a contract in the 2003 offseason. This year in baseball: 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 Events January-March January 6 - Major League Baseball officials order Atlanta Braves reliever John Rocker is to undergo psychological testing following derogatory remarks he made in an interview with Sports Illustrated magazine. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2001 throughout the world. ...

On November 19, 2006, the Texas Rangers announced that they had reacquired Catalanotto, signing him to a three-year contract worth $13 million.^[1]

Toronto Blue Jays

Catalanotto was named AL player of the week after hitting .500 in the last week of the 2005 season helping him finish with an average of .301.^[2] He also won the AL player of the week on July 25, 2005.^[3] is the 206th day of the year (207th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

June 5, 2005 at Oakland, collected the 700th hit of his Major League career and scored his 400th career run, September 22 against Seattle.

May 1, 2004 at Chicago White Sox, set the Blue Jays record for hits in a game, going 6 for 6 in the 2nd game of a double-header This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Trivia

• His at-bat music is "Joy to the World (Hoyt Axton song)" by Three Dog Night.
• Honorary chairman for the National Vascular Birthmark Foundation and participates in Little league programs
• Despite being born in the United States, Catalanotto's Italian heritage made him eligible to play for the Italian national team at the inaugural World Baseball Classic.
• Shares a hometown with fellow Major Leaguer (and Italian-American) Craig Biggio.
• Favourite book is "JPod" by Douglas Coupland
• Favourite restaurant is the Kitchener establishment called "The Blue Moon" where Head Chef Tim Borys cooks his signature dish, Pigtails.
• Absolutely loves the BWF, Backyard Wrestling Federation.

Joy to the World is a song written by Hoyt Axton, and made famous by the band Three Dog Night. ... Three Dog Night is an American rock and roll band, best known for their work from 1968-1975 but still making live appearances as of 2007. ... The Italy National Baseball team is the team that represents Italy in international baseball competition. ... The 2006 World Baseball Classic was the inaugural tournament between national baseball teams that included players from Major League Baseball. ... Craig Alan Biggio (IPA: //) (born December 14, 1965 in Smithtown, New York) is a seven-time All-Star Major League baseball player who has played his entire career with the Houston Astros. ... JPod is a novel by Douglas Coupland published by Random House of Canada in 2006. ... Douglas Coupland (born December 30, 1961) is a major Canadian fiction writer as well as a playwright and visual artist. ...

References

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External links

• Frank Catalanotto's profile at mlb.com
• Baseball-Reference.com - Major league career statistics
• Frank Catalanotto at ESPN.com
• Frank Catalanotto: Behind the Dugout