David Christopher Justice

Positions: Rightfielder and First Baseman
Bats: Left, Throws: Left
Height: 6' 3", Weight: 195 lb.

Born: April 14, 1966 in Cincinnati, OH
High School: Latin HS (Covington, KY)
School: Thomas More College (Crestview Hills, KY)
Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 4th round of the 1985 amateur draft. (All Transactions)
Debut: May 24, 1989 (Age 23)   vs. PIT 5 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Braves/Indians/Yankees/Athletics 1989-2002
Agents: Eric Goldschmidt [*]
Final Game: September 29, 2002 (Age 36)   vs. TEX 3 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
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