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    WallyBackman

    • Third Baseman
    • Birthdate
      9/22/1959
    • BAT/THR
      Both/Right
    • Birthplace
      Hillsboro, OR

    Career Stats

    • AVG
      .275
      HR
      10
      RBI
      240
      OPS
      .687
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    Biography

    Position Third Baseman
    Birthdate9/22/1959
    BAT/THRBoth/Right
    BirthplaceHillsboro, OR
    Debut Year1980

    Career History

    Seattle              Mariners
    Seattle Mariners1993-1993 (1 Season)
    Philadelphia         Phillies
    Philadelphia Phillies1991-1992 (2 Seasons)
    Pittsburgh           Pirates
    Pittsburgh Pirates1990-1990 (1 Season)
    Minnesota            Twins
    Minnesota Twins1989-1989 (1 Season)
    New York             Mets
    New York Mets1980-1988 (9 Seasons)

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