Joe Frisina

Joseph Michael Frisina

• Bats Both, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10", Weight 175 lb.

• Born October 26, 1928 in Tidioute, PA USA
• Died August 14, 2017 in Erie, PA USA

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Biographical Information

Infielder Joe Frisina played 9 years in the minors from 1946-1954, hitting .300 at several stops. He was the head coach at Mercyhurst College in 1971. He also managed in the Pittsburgh Pirates chain for 5 years and was a Pirate scout in 1969-1975 and 1979. He also was the signing scout for Delino DeShields while at the employ of the Montréal Expos.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs
1980	Shelby Pirates	South Atlantic League	58-80	8th	Pittsburgh Pirates
1981	Greenwood Pirates	South Atlantic League	79-65	2nd	Pittsburgh Pirates	Lost League Finals
1982	Greenwood Pirates	South Atlantic League	52-86	10th	Pittsburgh Pirates
1983	Greenwood Pirates	South Atlantic League	66-78	8th	Pittsburgh Pirates
1984	Macon Pirates	South Atlantic League	57-85	10th	Pittsburgh Pirates