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Eric Fryer
Eric Fryer on August 29, 2014.jpg
Fryer with the Minnesota Twins
Catcher
Born: (1985-08-26) August 26, 1985 (age 38)
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 26, 2011, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Last MLB appearance
July 20, 2017, for the St. Louis Cardinals