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    MattMurton

    • Left Fielder
    • Birthdate
      10/3/1981
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Fort Lauderdale, FL
    • College
      Georgia Tech

    Career Stats

    • AVG
      .286
      HR
      29
      RBI
      112
      OPS
      .788
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