Bob Geren

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Bob Geren
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Geren representing the Los Angeles Dodgers at the 2018 MLB All-Star Game
Los Angeles Dodgers – No. 88
Catcher / Manager / Coach
Born: (1961-09-22) September 22, 1961 (age 63)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 17, 1988, for the New York Yankees
Last MLB appearance
July 26, 1993, for the San Diego PadresLWin %
Oakland Athletics 2007 2011 334376.470

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