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Jim Edmonds
Jim Edmonds Padres.jpg
Edmonds with the San Diego Padres in 2008
Center fielder
Born: (1970-06-27) June 27, 1970 (age 54)
Fullerton, California, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
September 9, 1993, for the California Angels
Last MLB appearance
September 21, 2010, for the Cincinnati Reds
Awards and achievements
Preceded by National League Player of the Month
July 2004		Succeeded by
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