Jason Frasor
A durable and dependable relief pitcher who became the Toronto Blue Jays' all-time appearance leader, mastering the art of the late-inning matchup.
Born 1977 (age 49)·American baseball player·Birthday: August 9·Generation X
Biography
Jason Frasor didn't overpower hitters with sheer velocity; he outsmarted them with a sharp slider and pinpoint control, crafting a remarkably long career as a bullpen specialist. Breaking in with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2004, the Chicago native quickly became a fixture, his compact delivery and competitive fire making him a manager's go-to option in high-leverage situations. Over nine seasons in Toronto, he quietly piled up appearances, eventually setting the franchise record. His journey included effective stops with several American League contenders, and his perseverance was rewarded with a World Series ring as a member of the 2014 Kansas City Royals, though he did not pitch in the final series. Frasor's career is a blueprint for longevity, built on consistency and adaptability in the volatile world of relief pitching.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Jason was born in 1977, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jason Was Born
The biggest hits of 1977
#1 Movie
Star Wars
Best Picture
Annie Hall
#1 TV Show
Happy Days
Jason's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1977Born
Star Wars premieres; Elvis dies
Gas: $0.62/galHome: $31,800Min wage: $2.30/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Tonight's the Night" — Rod StewartBest Picture: Annie Hall
1982Started school
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1990Became a teenager
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1993Could drive
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1995Could vote
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1998Turned 21
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2007Turned 30
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2017Turned 40
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 49 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Holds the Toronto Blue Jays franchise record for most career pitching appearances, with 505 games.
- Pitched in 11 Major League seasons for six different teams, compiling a 3.49 ERA in 596 total games.
- Was a member of the 2014 Kansas City Royals team that won the World Series.
Did You Know?
He was originally drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 33rd round of the 1996 MLB Draft but did not sign.
Frasor and his wife named their son 'Jagger' after Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger.
He earned his first MLB save against the Boston Red Sox in 2004, striking out David Ortiz to end the game.
“My slider was my out pitch; I lived on the outside corner.”
