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    Ian Desmond

    IanDesmond

    • Center Fielder
    • Birthdate
      9/20/1985
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Sarasota, FL

    Career Stats

    • AVG
      .263
    • HR
      181
    • RBI
      711
    • OPS
      .742
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