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Kyle Tucker
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Tucker with the Houston Astros in 2019
Houston Astros – No. 30
Right fielder
Born: (1997-01-17) January 17, 1997 (age 27)
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 7, 2018, for the Houston Astros
All-Star Futures Game selectee2017 [23]
Baseball America High School Player of the Year 2015 [60]
Sporting News American League All-StarOutfield2021 [31]

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