Jason Andrew Frasor (born August 9, 1977) is an

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former professional

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. He made his debut with the

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in 2004, and had a 4.08

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in 63 games. He also played in MLB for the

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, Texas Rangers,

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and the

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Professional career

Toronto Blue Jays

A starter in the low minors from to , he was converted to a reliever in 2003. The Blue Jays acquired him from the

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prior to the 2004 season in exchange for

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. 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

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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

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to become the team's all-time appearance leader.

Chicago White Sox

On July 27, 2011, he was traded to the

with

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for

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and Edwin Jackson.

Return to Toronto

On January 1, 2012, Frasor was traded back to the

for pitching prospects

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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 ERA 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

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for pitcher

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. He was designated for assignment on July 6, 2015, and released on July 13.

Atlanta Braves

Frasor and the

agreed to a contract through the remainder of the 2015 season on July 16, 2015. After spending time on the 15-day disabled list due to a right shoulder strain, Frasor was released on August 25, 2015.

Personal life

Frasor attended

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, located in

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and graduated in 1995 after starring for the Bengals as a starting pitcher, reliever and shortstop. He then played at

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, where he won the Richard "Itch" Jones award as the team MVP in 1997 and 1999. Frasor is a cousin of former UNC backup

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Bobby Frasor. He married Laura Schmidt in 2008 and has two children.

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