Reggie Ritter | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Malvern, Arkansas | January 23, 1960|
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
May 17, 1986, for the Cleveland Indians | |
Last MLB appearance | |
October 2, 1987, for the Cleveland Indians | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 1–1 |
Earned run average | 6.14 |
Strikeouts | 17 |
Teams | |
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