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Hank Conger
Hank Conger on March 22, 2016.jpg
Conger with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2016
Minnesota Twins – No. 35
Catcher/Coach
Born: (1988-01-29) January 29, 1988 (age 37)
Federal Way, Washington, U.S.
Batted: Switch
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 11, 2010, for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Last MLB appearance
July 8, 2016, for the Tampa Bay Rays