Jose Barrios

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Jose Barrios
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Barrios with the Phoenix Giants c. 1982
First baseman
Born:(1957-06-26)June 26, 1957
New York, New York, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 23, 1982, for the San Francisco Giants
Last MLB appearance
May 7, 1982, for the San Francisco Giants
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