Duane Kuiper
Position:
Second Baseman
Bats: Left
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Throws: Right
6-0, 175lb (183cm, 79kg)
Born:
June 19, 1950
in Racine, WI
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Draft: Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 12th round of the 1968 MLB June Amateur Draft from J. I. Case HS (Racine, WI), the Seattle Pilots in the 9th round of the 1969 MLB January Draft-Secondary Phase from Indian Hills Community College (Centerville, IA), the Chicago White Sox in the 1st round (5th) of the 1970 MLB January Draft-Regular Phase from Indian Hills Community College (Centerville, IA), the Cincinnati Reds in the 3rd round of the 1970 MLB June Draft-Secondary Phase from Indian Hills Community College (Centerville, IA), the Boston Red Sox in the 4th round of the 1971 MLB June Draft-Secondary Phase from Southern Illinois University Carbondale (Carbondale, IL) and the Cleveland Indians in the 1st round (21st) of the 1972 MLB January Draft-Secondary Phase from Southern Illinois University Carbondale (Carbondale, IL).
High School: J. I. Case HS (Racine, WI)
Schools: Indian Hills Community College (Centerville, IA), Southern Illinois University Carbondale (Carbondale, IL)
Debut:
September 9, 1974
(Age 24-082d,
13,561st in major league history)
vs. DET 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
June 27, 1985
(Age 35-008d)
vs. CIN 1 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1975 season
Full Name: Duane Eugene Kuiper
Nicknames:
Kuip or Smoothie
Pronunciation: \KYE-per\
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Relatives: Cousin of Dick Bosman
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