Brian Greer

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Brian Greer
Centerfielder
Born: (1959-05-14) May 14, 1959 (age 65)
Lynwood, California, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 13,  1977, for the  San Diego Padres
Last MLB appearance
September 20,  1979, for the  San Diego Padres



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