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Brian Jordan
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Outfielder
Born: (1967-03-29) March 29, 1967 (age 57)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 8, 1992, for the St. Louis Cardinals
Last MLB appearance
September 30, 2006, for the Atlanta Braves
Awards and achievements
Preceded by National League Player of the Month
September 2002
Succeeded by