Todd Frazier first made a name for himself in 1998 when he helped Toms River (N.J.) to the Little League World Series title in Williamsport, Pa.
And the shortstop was in the spotlight again this past season at Rutgers, when he tore up the Big East as a junior leadoff hitter and set a school record with 22 home runs.
Now, the 21-year-old hopes to do even more and he took a step in that direction yesterday when he was taken by the Cincinnati Reds with the 34th overall pick in baseball’s first-year draft.
When asked about his prior achievements, Frazier opted to keep his focus on the task at hand.
“That’s in the past,” Frazier said of his little league glory days. “I’m more interested in what’s happening right now.”
Right now, he is a professional draftee. And once he signs, he’ll be a minor-league player, joining his brother, Jeffrey, who is in the Mariners organization and had a game yesterday.
Frazier spent yesterday at his family’s home in New Jersey, along with about 25 people. After he was selected, he squared his eyes on reaching the majors before too long.
“I’m hoping for the best,” Frazier said following his selection in the “sandwich round” between the first and second rounds of the draft. “I’d like to get there as soon as possible.”
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