Andres Jose Galarraga (Big Cat)
born Andres Jose Padovani Galarraga

Position: First Baseman
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 3", Weight: 235 lb.

Born: June 18, 1961 in Caracas, Distrito Federal, Venezuela
High School: Enrique Felmi (Caracas, VE)
Signed by the Montreal Expos as an amateur free agent in 1979. (All Transactions)
Debut: August 23, 1985 (Age 24)   vs. LAD 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Expos/Rockies/Braves/Giants/Cardinals/... 1985-2004
Agents: Bob Gilhooley,Jim Bronner [*]
Final Game: October 3, 2004 (Age 43)   vs. OAK 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
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