Matt Williams | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Houston, Texas, U.S. | July 25, 1959|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
August 2, 1983, for the Toronto Blue Jays | |
Last MLB appearance | |
October 5, 1985, for the Texas Rangers | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 3-2 |
Earned run average | 5.29 |
Strikeouts | 27 |
Teams | |
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