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Oak Forest High School. Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
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Jason Frasor
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He made his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2004, and had a 4.08 European Research Area in 63 games. He has also played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox, Texas Rangers, Kansas City Royals and the Atlanta Braves. Toronto Blue Jays
A starter in the low minors from 1999 to 2002, he was converted to a reliever in 2003.
The Blue Jays acquired him from the Los Angeles Dodgers prior to the 2004 season in exchange for Jayson Werth.
He was sent to the minors on April 28, 2006, and recalled on May 11, 2006. On July 2, 2006, Frasor was demoted again to Triple-A.
The Blue Jays recalled Shaun Marcum in his place. On January 9, 2007, Frasor signed a one-year contract for the 2007 season with the Toronto Blue Jays, avoiding salary arbitration.
The contract was worth $825,000 with cumulative incentives based upon games pitched.
Frasor began 2009 with a 4–0 record through early May, without allowing an earned run. This was one of the best marks in all of Major League baseball, and helped the Blue Jays hold first place in the American League through the 2009 season"s first 26 games. On July 17, 2011 he made his 453rd appearance for the Blue Jays, passing Duane Ward to become the team"s all-time appearance leader.
Chicago White Sox
On July 27, 2011, he was traded to the Chicago White Sox with Zach Stewart for Mark Teahen and Edwin Jackson.
Return to Toronto
On January 1, 2012, Frasor was traded back to the Toronto Blue Jays for pitching prospects Myles Jaye and Daniel Webb. On July 21, Frasor was placed on the Disabled List retroactive to July 17 with right forearm tightness.
Texas Rangers
On January 3, 2013, Frasor signed a one-year deal with the Texas Rangers. Used as a middle reliever in his 61 games, he went 4-3 with a 2.57 European Research Area and 10 holds, striking out 48 in 49 innings with a.203 OBA. On October 11, Frasor signed a one-year, $1.75 million deal with incentives to return to the Rangers.
Kansas City Royals
On July 16, 2014, the Rangers traded Frasor to Kansas City for pitcher Spencer Patton.
He was designated for assignment on July 6, 2015, and released on July 13. Atlanta Braves
Frasor and the Atlanta Braves agreed to a contract through the remainder of the 2015 season on July 16, 2015. After coming off the 15-Day Doctor of Laws, due to a right shoulder strain, he was released on August 25, 2015.
