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    PatTabler

    • Designated Hitter
    • Birthdate
      2/2/1958
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Hamilton, OH

    Career Stats

    • AVG
      .282
    • HR
      47
    • RBI
      512
    • OPS
      .724
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    Biography

    Position Designated Hitter
    Birthdate2/2/1958
    BAT/THRRight/Right
    BirthplaceHamilton, OH
    Debut Year1981

    Career History

    Toronto              Blue Jays
    Toronto Blue Jays1991-1992 (2 Seasons)
    New York             Mets
    New York Mets1990*-1990 (1 Season)
    Kansas City          Royals
    Kansas City Royals1988*-1990* (3 Seasons)
    Cleveland            Indians
    Cleveland Indians1983-1988* (6 Seasons)
    Chicago              Cubs
    Chicago Cubs1981-1982 (2 Seasons)

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