Roberto Petagine

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Roberto Antonio Petagine Guerra

Bats Left, Throws Left
Height 6' 1", Weight 170 lb.

Debut April 4, 1994
Final Game September 27, 1998
Born June 7, 1971 in Nueva Esparta, Venezuela

[edit] Biographical Information

Roberto Petagine was a big star in Japan and in the U.S. minors who also played seven seasons in the U.S. major leagues. His tenure in the major leagues was marked by low batting averages but many walks and good power. In 1993, he led the Texas League with a .334 batting average, 84 walks, and .442 on-base percentage, to take the first of three minor league MVP titles.

During his six years in Japan (1999-2004) he hit 223 home runs. After Japan he came back to the U.S. for his last two major league seasons.

Petagine signed with South Korea's LG Twins in 2008.