Juan Brito (catcher)

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Juan Brito
Catcher
Born: (1977-11-07) November 7, 1977 (age 45)
Santiago, Dominican Republic
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 3, 2002, for the Kansas City Royals
Last MLB appearance
October 3, 2004, for the Arizona Diamondbacks


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