Geno Petralli

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Eugene James Petralli Jr.

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 185 lb.
• School Sacramento City College
• Debut September 4, 1982
• Final Game October 2, 1993
• Born September 25, 1959 in Sacramento, CA USA

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In 1987, Geno Petralli set the modern day record with 35 passed balls in a season, including six in one game. This is mostly attributed to his catching of Charlie Hough's knuckleball.

Petralli's father, Gene Petralli, was a minor league first baseman 1948-1951, 1953. His son, Ben Petralli, was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 47th round of the 2007 amateur draft.

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