Bill Wertz

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Bill Wertz
Relief pitcher
Born: (1967-01-15) January 15, 1967 (age 56)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 22, 1993, for the Cleveland Indians
Last MLB appearance
May 26, 1994, for the Cleveland Indians
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