Ron Mathis

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Ron Mathis
Pitcher
Born: (1958-09-25) September 25, 1958 (age 64)
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 13, 1985, for the Houston Astros
Last MLB appearance
July 4, 1987, for the Houston Astros
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