Gordie Pladson | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: New Westminster, British Columbia | July 31, 1956|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 7, 1979, for the Houston Astros | |
Last MLB appearance | |
April 20, 1982, for the Houston Astros | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 0–4 |
Earned run average | 6.04 |
Strikeouts | 18 |
Teams | |
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