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Tim Birtsas
Timothy Dean Birtsas
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Left, Throws: Left
Height: 6' 7", Weight: 240 lb.
Born: September 5, 1960 in Pontiac, MI
School: Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI)
Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 2nd round of the 1982 amateur draft.
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Debut: May 3, 1985 (Age 24)
vs. BOS 2.0 IP, 1 H, 3 SO, 5 BB, 0 ER
Teams (by GP): Reds/Athletics 1985-1990
Final Game: October 3, 1990 (Age 30)
vs. HOU 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 SO, 1 BB, 1 ER, L
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