Frank Reberger

MLB pitcher, class of 1962

What is Frank Reberger known for?

Frank Beall Reberger, born June 7, 1944, is a notable name from Caldwell High School's class of 1962. Reberger, who was born and raised in Caldwell, Idaho, blazed his career path as a professional baseball pitcher and coach in Major League Baseball (MLB).

Following his high school graduation, Reberger attended the University of Idaho, where he played college baseball for the Idaho Vandals. His team won the inaugural Big Sky title in 1964 and again in 1966, even making it to the NCAA playoffs for the first time. They had an excellent season scoring 34–9 (.791).

Although he went undrafted in the 1966 MLB draft, Reberger was signed as a free agent by the Chicago Cubs. His professional baseball journey kicked off in his hometown with the Treasure Valley Cubs in the Pioneer League in 1966. His career saw him playing for Single-A Lodi Crushers, Double-A Dallas–Fort Worth Spurs, and Triple-A Tacoma Cubs in the years that followed.

Reberger made his major league debut with the Chicago Cubs in 1968, just a day before his 24th birthday. Later, he was selected by the San Diego Padres in the expansion draft and spent the 1969 season with them. Following a trade in December, he pitched for the San Francisco Giants from 1970 to 1972.

In the Major League, Reberger's statistics tell a thrilling tale of his time on the mound. He appeared in 148 games, starting 37 of them. He finished his Major League career with a win-loss record of 14–15, an earned run average of 4.52, and an impressive 258 strikeouts in 388.2 innings.

Post his active playing career, Reberger contributed to the game as a major league coach and a roving pitching instructor for the California Angels during 1991–1992.

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