Professional Career
Frazier was drafted #34 overall by the Cincinnati Reds in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft.
On July 11, 2007, Frazier made his professional debut as a designated hitter for the Billings Mustangs (the Reds Rookie-Advanced farm team in the Pioneer League) going 2-for-4 with 2 singles, an RBI and a run scored. Frazier finished the 2007 season with the Dayton Dragons.
As of June 30, 2010, Frazier has been playing multiple positions for the Louisville Bats (the Reds Triple AAA farm team in the International League. He also spent the 2010 preseason as a non-roster invitee to the Reds training camp. After the 2010 season, he was added to the Reds' 40 man roster.
On May 23, 2011, Frazier and Matt Maloney were recalled, with Edinson Volquez and Jordan Smith optioned to Triple-A Louisville. Frazier struck out in his first major league plate appearance facing Michael Stutes while pinch-hitting for Matt Maloney. He would not stay in the game.
On May 24, 2011, Frazier was optioned back to Louisville to add an extra arm, Carlos Fisher, to the bullpen.
On July 31, 2011, Frazier hit his first career home run, a solo homer, off of Barry Zito's 1-1 hanging curveball.
On May 16, 2012, Frazier hit two home runs against the New York Mets.
On May 23, 2012, Frazier hit a walk off home run in the bottom of the ninth against the Atlanta Braves.
On May 27, 2012, Frazier homered off of the Colorado Rockies' Jamie Moyer in a 7-5 win for the Reds. The home run was unusual, because Frazier's bat slipped out of his hands as he was in the process of swinging.
On November 5, 2012, Frazier was named the National League's Outstanding Rookie by the MLB Player's Association.
Frazier is a fan of Frank Sinatra, even choosing Sinatra's songs to play when he walks up to the batter's box before an at-bat during home games.
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