Marc Ronan

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Marc Ronan
Catcher
Born: (1969-09-19) September 19, 1969 (age 54)
Ozark, Alabama
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 21, 1993, for the  St. Louis Cardinals
Last MLB appearance
October 3, 1993, for the  St. Louis Cardinals
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