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Darryl Strawberry
Daryl Strawberry (29297363126).jpg
Strawberry in 2016
Right fielder
Born: (1962-03-12) March 12, 1962 (age 62)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
May 6, 1983, for the New York Mets
Last MLB appearance
October 3, 1999, for the New York Yankees
Preceded by National League Player of the Month
September 1987
Succeeded by