Douglas Andrew Mientkiewicz (Eye Chart)

Position: First Baseman
Bats: Left, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 2", Weight: 195 lb.

Born: June 19, 1974 in Toledo, OH
High School: Westminster Christian (Miami, FL)
School: Florida State University (Tallahassee, FL)
Drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 5th round of the 1995 amateur draft.
Signed July 8, 1995. (All Transactions)
Debut: September 18, 1998 (Age 24)   vs. DET 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Twins/Pirates/Royals/Mets/Yankees/... 1998-2009
Agents: Greg Landry, previously: Randy Hendricks,Alan Hendricks [*]
Final Game: October 4, 2009 (Age 35)   vs. COL 4 AB, 3 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
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