Jose Manuel (Contreras) Oquendo (Secret Weapon)

Positions: Second Baseman, Shortstop and Rightfielder
Bats: Both, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 10", Weight: 160 lb.

Born: July 4, 1963 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
Signed by the New York Mets as an amateur free agent in 1979. (All Transactions)
Debut: May 2, 1983 (Age 19)   vs. HOU 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Cardinals/Mets 1983-1995

Final Game: September 29, 1995 (Age 32)   vs. PIT 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
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