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Sal Fasano Bio

Salvatore Frank Fasano (born August 10, 1971 in Chicago, Illinois) is a Major League Baseball catcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.

In his first season back in the majors since 2001, he achieved career highs in home runs (11) and runs scored (25) in only 160 at-bats with the 2005 Baltimore Orioles.

Fasano played for the University of Evansville and was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 37th round of the 1993 Amateur Draft. During his tenure in the minor leagues, he became a distinguished catcher. Fasano made Midwest League All-Star team in 1994, and the Pacific League All-Star team in 1999. Also in 1994, he was named the Midwest League's Most Valuable Player. In his time in the majors, he has also played for the Oakland Athletics, Colorado Rockies, Anaheim Angels and Baltimore Orioles.

Fasano is known for his Fu Manchu moustache and his ability to help mentor young pitchers. He also played for the Philadelphia Phillies, wearing the number 13, where he earned a fan club known as Sal's Pals. The group gained significant popularity when Sal purchased pizzas and had them delivered during a game against the Florida Marlins. Sal was a fan favorite for every team he played for. Many believe this is because he was playing in South Philadelphia, an area where over one-fifth of the population is Italian.

Fox Sports broadcaster Joe Buck recently quipped about Fasano's appearance saying, "He looks like he should be riding a Harley." Fasano was designated for assignment by the Phillies on July 22, 2006, effectively ending his stint with the team and the fans of Philadelphia. Fasano desegnated for assignment in large part due to the return of veteran catcher Mike Lieberthal and the effective hitting of backup rookie catcher Chris Coste.

Four days later, the New York Yankees acquired Fasano from the Phillies for minor league infielder Hector Made to replace backup catcher Kelly Stinnett. Sal was signed by the Toronto Blue Jays for the 2007 season and is excited about spring training. Sals Pals of Toronto has already started in anticipation for the season with Sal on the team.

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