Mark Funderburk | |
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Outfielder/Designated hitter | |
Born: Charlotte, North Carolina | May 16, 1957|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 4, 1981, for the Minnesota Twins | |
Last MLB appearance | |
October 5, 1985, for the Minnesota Twins | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .294 |
Hits | 25 |
Runs Batted In | 15 |
Teams | |
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