Gerald Laird

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3. Dybal, Chuck (May 1, 2001). "Catcher has shot with A's lacking depth at position; Modesto's Laird could climb the ladder quickly after Hinch and Olivo were traded in the winter". Contra Costa Times. p. C03.
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Gerald Laird
Laird with the Atlanta Braves
Catcher
Born: (1979-11-13) November 13, 1979 (age 44) Westminster, California, U.S.
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 30, 2003, for the Texas Rangers
Last MLB appearance
April 8, 2015, for the Arizona Diamondbacks

Awards
Preceded by Reed Johnson	AL Rookie of the Month April 2004	Succeeded by Kevin Youkilis