Jeff Little | |
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Pitcher | |
Born:[1] Fremont, Ohio | December 25, 1954 |
Batted: Right Threw: Left | |
MLB debut | |
September 6, 1980, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
Last MLB appearance | |
October 3, 1982, for the Minnesota Twins | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 3–1 |
Earned run average | 4.09 |
Strikeouts | 43 |
Teams | |
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