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Randy Winn
Randy Winn takes the field.jpg
Winn with the Giants in 2006
Outfielder
Born: (1974-06-09) June 9, 1974 (age 49)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Batted: Switch
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 11, 1998, for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Last MLB appearance
October 3, 2010, for the St. Louis Cardinals
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Hitting for the cycle
August 15, 2005
Succeeded by
Preceded by National League Player of the Month
September 2005
Succeeded by