Mike Martin (catcher)

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Mike Martin
Catcher
Born: (1958-12-03) December 3, 1958 (age 66)
Portland, Oregon
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 15,  1986, for the  Chicago Cubs
Last MLB appearance
September 27,  1986, for the  Chicago Cubs
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