Mike Thurman

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Mike Thurman
Pitcher
Born: (1973-07-22) July 22, 1973 (age 49)
Corvallis, Oregon, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 2, 1997, for the Montreal Expos
Last MLB appearance
September 14, 2002, for the New York Yankees


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