Ronald Charles Cey (Penguin)

Position: Third Baseman
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 10", Weight: 185 lb.

Born: February 15, 1948 in Tacoma, WA
High School: Mount Tacoma HS (Tacoma, WA)
School: Washington State University (Pullman, WA)
Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 3rd round of the 1968 amateur draft (June Secondary). (All Transactions)
Debut: September 3, 1971 (Age 23)   vs. CIN 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Dodgers/Cubs/Athletics 1971-1987

Final Game: July 12, 1987 (Age 39)   vs. MIL 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
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