Sal Fasano

Baseball player and coach

Sal Fasano - Baseball player and coach
Born

August 10th, 1971
54 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

Links & References

Played as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1996 to 2006. Concurrently served as a coach in MLB and various minor league teams. Played for several teams including the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees, and Toronto Blue Jays. Transitioned to coaching roles following retirement from active play and contributed to the development of younger players.

Played for the Philadelphia Phillies

Coached in Major League Baseball

Played for the New York Yankees

Competed with the Toronto Blue Jays

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