Richie Moloney | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Brookline, Massachusetts | June 7, 1950|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 20, 1970, for the Chicago White Sox | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 20, 1970, for the Chicago White Sox | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 0–0 |
Earned run average | 0.00 |
Innings pitched | 1 |
Teams | |
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