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    MattStairs

    • First Baseman
    • Birthdate
      2/27/1968
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Right
    • Birthplace
      St. John, Canada
    • Birthdate
      2/27/1968
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Right
    • Birthplace
      St. John, Canada

    Career Stats

    • AVG
      .262
      HR
      265
      RBI
      899
      OPS
      .832
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    Biography

    Position First Baseman
    Birthdate2/27/1968
    BAT/THRLeft/Right
    BirthplaceSt. John, Canada
    Debut Year1992

    Career History

    Washington Nationals
    Washington Nationals2011-2011 (1 Season)
    San Diego Padres
    San Diego Padres2010-2010 (1 Season)
    Philadelphia Phillies
    Philadelphia Phillies2008*-2009 (2 Seasons)
    Toronto Blue Jays
    Toronto Blue Jays2007-2008* (2 Seasons)
    Texas Rangers
    Texas Rangers2006*-2006 (1 Season)
    Detroit Tigers
    Detroit Tigers2006*-2006 (1 Season)
    Kansas City Royals
    Kansas City Royals2004-2006* (3 Seasons)
    Pittsburgh Pirates
    Pittsburgh Pirates2003-2003 (1 Season)
    Milwaukee            Brewers
    Milwaukee Brewers2002-2002 (1 Season)
    Chicago              Cubs
    Chicago Cubs2001-2001 (1 Season)
    Oakland              Athletics
    Oakland Athletics1996-2000 (5 Seasons)
    Boston               Red Sox
    Boston Red Sox1995-1995 (1 Season)
    Montreal             Expos
    Montreal Expos1992-1993 (2 Seasons)

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