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David Peralta
David Peralta on March 11, 2016.jpg
Peralta with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2016
San Diego Padres – No. 24
Outfielder
Born: (1987-08-14) August 14, 1987 (age 37)
Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
June 1, 2014, for the Arizona Diamondbacks