Marcus Lawton

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Marcus Lawton
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Outfielder
Born: (1965-08-18) August 18, 1965 (age 59)
Gulfport, Mississippi
Batted: Switch
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 11, 1989, for the New York Yankees
Last MLB appearance
October 1, 1989, for the New York Yankees
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