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Elijah Dukes
Elijah Dukes 2009 (cropped).jpg
Dukes with the Washington Nationals in 2009
Outfielder
Born: (1984-06-26) June 26, 1984 (age 40)
Homestead, Florida, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 2, 2007, for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Last MLB appearance
October 4, 2009, for the Washington Nationals