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Gerardo Parra
Gerardo Parra at the White House (49015337551) (cropped).jpg
Parra at the White House in 2019
Washington Nationals – No. 88
Outfielder
Born: (1987-05-06) May 6, 1987 (age 36)
Santa Barbara del Zulia, Venezuela
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
Professional debut
MLB: May 13, 2009, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
NPB: June 19, 2020, for the Yomiuri Giants
Last appearance
NPB: 2020, for the Yomiuri Giants
MLB: October 3, 2021, for the Washington Nationals