BRADENTON, Fla. -- Last season was an injury nightmare for the Pirates. In total, they sent 27 different players to the injured list and lost 1,850 player days to injury stints, according to Spotrac. Both of those totals ranked in the top three in baseball.
It seemed as though just about every player was hurt for at least part of 2019, with the exception of Adam Frazier.
About that.
On Monday, Frazier revealed he suffered two injuries early in the season and opted to pay through the pain.
In his first workout of spring training last season, Frazier fractured his right index finger. In the regular season opener in Cincinnati, he slightly separated his right shoulder.
"It didn't last all year," Frazier said about his injuries.
He did not want anyone to disclose the injuries and played through the pain. We have learned the Pirates did know about the injury.
Frazier led the Pirates in 152 games played last season, which was also a new career best for him. Last year was the first time he entered the season an everyday player.
Frazier started slow last season, but took off in June, batting .295 with an .808 OPS over the final four months of the season.
He slashed .278/.336/.417 overall with 10 home runs, 50 RBIs and a 99 OPS+. He was worth 2.7 WAR and was nominated for a Gold Glove at second base.
After battling through those early season ailments a year ago, Frazier is hoping for an uneventful spring this season.
"I feel good," Frazier said. "Hopefully no issues, no breaking fingers this spring and I'll keep feeling good."
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