Craig Worthington

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Craig Worthington
Third baseman
Born: (1965-04-17) April 17, 1965 (age 58)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: April 26, 1988, for the Baltimore Orioles
NPB: June 30, 1996, for the Hanshin Tigers
CPBL: April 25, 1997, for the Koos Group Whales
Last appearance
MLB: May 14, 1996, for the Texas Rangers
NPB: October 9, 1996, for the Hanshin Tigers
CPBL: May 8, 1997, for the Koos Group Whales

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