Jeff Zaske

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Jeff Zaske
Pitcher
Born: (1960-10-06) October 6, 1960 (age 63)
Seattle, Washington
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 21,  1984, for the  Pittsburgh Pirates
Last MLB appearance
July 28,  1984, for the  Pittsburgh Pirates
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