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  1. ↑ Finished behind Fernández, Yasiel Puig, Shelby Miller, Hyun-jin Ryu, Julio Teherán, and Gyorko, and tied with Nolan Arenado. [26]

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Evan Gattis
Evan Gattis on August 25, 2015.jpg
Gattis with the Houston Astros in 2015
Designated hitter / Catcher
Born: (1986-08-18) August 18, 1986 (age 37)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 3, 2013, for the Atlanta Braves
Last MLB appearance
September 30, 2018, for the Houston Astros
Awards and achievements
Preceded by National League Rookie of the Month
April—May 2013		Succeeded by
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