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    DaricBarton

    • First Baseman
    • Birthdate
      8/16/1985
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    • Birthplace
      Springfield, VT
    • Birthdate
      8/16/1985
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    • Birthplace
      Springfield, VT

    Career Stats

    • AVG
      .247
      HR
      30
      RBI
      184
      OPS
      .721
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