Rafael Landestoy

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Rafael Landestoy
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Landestoy in 1977
Second baseman
Born: (1953-05-28) May 28, 1953 (age 70)
Baní, Dominican Republic
Batted: Switch
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 27, 1977, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
Last MLB appearance
September 30, 1984, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
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