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Rafael Palmeiro
Rafael Palmeiro 2003.jpg
Palmeiro with the Texas Rangers in 2003
First baseman
Born: (1964-09-24) September 24, 1964 (age 59)
Havana, Cuba
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
September 8, 1986, for the Chicago Cubs
Last MLB appearance
August 30, 2005, for the Baltimore Orioles
Preceded by American League Player of the Month
July 1993
June 1998
June 1999
August 1999 (with Iván Rodríguez)
Succeeded by