LITTLE FALLS, N.J. (AP) — At 35 and close to the end of his baseball career, Todd Frazier is on the U.S. Olympic team for the Tokyo Games.
He is on the team not only for his power but his passion. Released by the Pittsburgh Pirates in May, the third baseman adds a veteran presence and motivating force to the team.
Frazier is a two-time All-Star and leader on the 24-man American roster headed to Yokohama for the six-nation tournament that starts July 28. The U.S. is joined by the Dominican Republic, Israel, host Japan, Mexico and South Korea.
U.S. manager Mike Scioscia said of Frazier: "He loves this game of baseball. He loves competing, and he loves putting on the USA jersey."