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Jason Kendall
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Kendall with the Kansas City Royals
Catcher
Born: (1974-06-26) June 26, 1974 (age 49)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 1, 1996, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Last MLB appearance
August 30, 2010, for the Kansas City Royals
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Sporting News NL Rookie of the Year
1996
Succeeded by
Preceded by Hitting for the cycle
May 19, 2000
Succeeded by