Jeff Richardson (pitcher)

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Jeff Richardson
Jeff Richardson - Palm Springs Angels - 1988.jpg
Richardson in 1988
Pitcher
Born: (1963-08-29) August 29, 1963 (age 59)
Wichita, Kansas
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 19,  1990, for the  California Angels
Last MLB appearance
September 19,  1990, for the  California Angels
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