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Shawon Dunston
Shawon Dunston.jpg
Dunston with the Chicago Cubs in 1988
Shortstop
Born: (1963-03-21) March 21, 1963 (age 61)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 9, 1985, for the Chicago Cubs
Last MLB appearance
September 29, 2002, for the San Francisco Giants
Awards and achievements
Preceded by First overall pick in the MLB Entry Draft
1982
Succeeded by