Amado Dinzey

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Amado C. Dinzey

Bats Both, Throws Right
Height 6' 0", Weight 170 lb.

Born March 31, 1954

Outfielder Amado Dinzey played five seasons in the minor leagues. He debuted in 1972 with the Wytheville Braves, hitting .196/.253/.314 with 53 strikeouts in 153 at-bats and 9 walks. In 1973, he batted .231/.298/.310 for the Greenwood Braves. Back at Greenwood in '74, his batting line read .237/.289/.278. In 1975, he hit .239/.292/.292 for the Lynchburg Rangers. He wrapped up in 1976 with the Savannah Braves, going 10 for 66 with a homer to post a career .224 average.

Dinzey later became a bird-dog scout and recommended Sammy Sosa to Omar Minaya. He scouted for the Seattle Mariners in 1983 and the Texas Rangers starting in 1986.

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