- Full name Mike Frank
- Born 01/14/1974 in Pomona, CA
- Profile Bats: L / Throws: L
- Debut 06/19/1998
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Background: Frank starred as both a pitcher and hitter as a senior in college. He shot through the Reds system and became the first position player from the '97 draft to reach the major leagues. His minor league totals over 585 at-bats: .350-22-118 with 24 stolen bases. Strengths: Frank has a smooth, level swing that sprays line drives to all fields. He is a 4.2 second runner to first and has an average arm. As his rapid advancement shows, Frank is a mature, fundamentally sound player. Weaknesses: Frank doesn't project to hit for enough power to be a corner outfielder. He can play center field in a pinch, but his speed and range are more suited to the corners. The Future: The Reds hope Frank can add strength to his upper body and loft to his swing. His most likely role is as a fourth outfielder/pinch-hitter deluxe, but the Reds think Frank's makeup and swing might take him past that.