Derrick Van Dusen | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Fontana, California, U.S. | June 6, 1981|
Bats: Left Throws: Left |
Derrick Curtis Van Dusen (born June 6,1981) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. [1]
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