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    RickAnkiel

    • Center Fielder
    • Birthdate
      7/19/1979
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Left
    • Birthplace
      Fort Pierce, FL
    • Birthdate
      7/19/1979
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Left
    • Birthplace
      Fort Pierce, FL

    Career Stats

    • AVG
      .240
      HR
      76
      RBI
      251
      OPS
      .724
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