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David Freese
David Freese in 2017 (35019886161).jpg
Freese with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2017
Third baseman
Born: (1983-04-28) April 28, 1983 (age 41)
Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 6, 2009, for the St. Louis Cardinals
Last MLB appearance
September 28, 2019, for the Los Angeles Dodgers

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