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Mike Matheny
MikeMathenyphotoday2013.jpg
Matheny with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2013
Catcher / Manager
Born: (1970-09-22) September 22, 1970 (age 54)
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 7, 1994, for the Milwaukee Brewers
Last MLB appearance
May 31, 2006, for the San Francisco Giants
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