Frank Viola (1997) - Hall of Fame - St. John's University Athletics

Frank Viola

Induction:
1997

The winningest pitcher in St. John's baseball history at the time of his induction, Frank Viola posted a 26-2 record and a 1.67 ERA to lead the program to the NCAA Tournament in each of his three seasons. The lefty went 10-0 with a 0.87 ERA as a junior in 1981 to earn first team All-American honors and posted a 10-1 mark and a 2.16 ERA to help lead St. John's to the College World Series in 1980. Viola was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the second round (37th overall) of the 1981 MLB Draft.