Keefe Cato | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Yonkers, New York | May 6, 1958|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
June 13, 1983, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
Last MLB appearance | |
July 26, 1984, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 1–1 |
Earned run average | 6.98 |
Strikeouts | 15 |
Teams | |
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