Steve Hammond

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Steve Hammond
Outfielder
Born: (1957-05-09) May 9, 1957 (age 66)
Atlanta, Georgia
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 28, 1982, for the Kansas City Royals
Last MLB appearance
October 3, 1982, for the Kansas City Royals
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