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    J.J. Putz

    J.J.Putz

    • Relief Pitcher
    • Birthdate
      2/22/1977
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Trenton, MI
    • College
      Michigan

    Career Stats

    • SV
      189
    • ERA
      3.08
    • K
      599
    • WHIP
      1.15
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