Richard Santo Aurilia

Positions: Shortstop, First Baseman and Third Baseman
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 0", Weight: 170 lb.

Born: September 2, 1971 in Brooklyn, NY
High School: Xaverian HS (Brooklyn, NY)
School: St. John's University (Queens, NY)
Drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 24th round of the 1992 amateur draft.
Signed June 4, 1992. (All Transactions)
Debut: September 6, 1995 (Age 24)   vs. MON 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Giants/Reds/Mariners/Padres 1995-2009
Agents: Barry Axelrod [*]
Final Game: October 4, 2009 (Age 38)   vs. SDP 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
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