Frank Rodriguez

Francisco Rodriguez (born December 11, 1972, in Brooklyn, New York) is a former major league pitcher. 2Early life Rodriguez grew up in Brooklyn, New York during one of its most violent periods. He attended Eastern District High School in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. He was a star and despite only being six feet tall and 160 pounds, he was able to throw the baseball 90 miles per hour with ease. Always feared and notoriously known for being an extremely fierce competitor, Rodriguez dominated in high school. Although Rodriguez's hitting ability is often overlooked, during high school he was able to hit the baseball almost 400 feet. During the summer he played for the famed and nationally recognized Youth Service League. Under the coaching direction of New York City legend, Mel Zitter, Rodriguez along with former Red-Sox, Manny Ramirez, led the Youth Service League to a national title. 2Amateur career Rodriguez won the Dick Howser Trophy in 1991. At the time of the award, Rodriguez was playing for Howard Junior College in Big Spring, Texa