Jim Campbell (pitcher)

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Jim Campbell
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Campbell in 1988
Pitcher
Born: (1966-05-19) May 19, 1966 (age 58)
Santa Maria, California
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
August 21, 1990, for the Kansas City Royals
Last MLB appearance
August 26, 1990, for the Kansas City Royals
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