John Tamargo
Positions:
Pinch Hitter and Catcher
Bats: Both
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Throws: Right
5-10, 170lb (178cm, 77kg)
Born:
November 7, 1951
in Tampa, FL
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Draft: Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 15th round of the 1969 MLB June Amateur Draft from Tampa Catholic HS (Tampa, FL), the Chicago White Sox in the 4th round of the 1970 MLB January Draft-Secondary Phase from Miami Dade College (Miami, FL), the Milwaukee Brewers in the 4th round of the 1970 MLB June Draft-Secondary Phase from Miami Dade College (Miami, FL), the Boston Red Sox in the 3rd round of the 1971 MLB January Draft-Secondary Phase from Miami Dade College (Miami, FL) and the St. Louis Cardinals in the 6th round of the 1973 MLB June Amateur Draft from Georgia Southern University (Statesboro, GA).
High School: Tampa Catholic HS (Tampa, FL)
Schools: Miami Dade College (Miami, FL), Miami Dade College, North Campus (Miami, FL), Georgia Southern University (Statesboro, GA)
Debut:
September 3, 1976
(Age 24-301d,
13,786th in major league history)
vs. CHC 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
October 5, 1980
(Age 28-333d)
vs. PHI 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1979 season
National Team:
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USA (College)
Full Name: John Felix Tamargo
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