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    RafaelOrtega

    New York Mets
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    • #0
    • Center FielderCF
    • HT/WT
      6' 0", 200 lbs
    • Birthdate
      5/15/1991 (35)
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      Left/Right
    • HT/WT
      6' 0", 200 lbs
    • Birthdate
      5/15/1991 (35)
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    • Birthplace
      El Tigre, Venezuela
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