Mike Walters

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Mike Walters
Pitcher
Born: (1957-10-18) October 18, 1957 (age 66)
St. Louis, Missouri
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 8, 1983, for the Minnesota Twins
Last MLB appearance
August 24, 1984, for the Minnesota Twins
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