Louis Victor Piniella (Sweet Lou)

Position: Leftfielder
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 0", Weight: 182 lb.

Born: August 28, 1943 in Tampa, FL
High School: Jesuit HS (Tampa, FL)
School: University of Tampa (Tampa, FL)
Signed by the Cleveland Indians as an amateur free agent in 1962. (All Transactions)
Debut: September 4, 1964 (Age 21)   vs. LAA 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Yankees/Royals/Indians/Orioles 1964-1984
Agents: Alan Nero, previously: Himself [*]
Final Game: June 16, 1984 (Age 40)   vs. BAL 5 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
Relatives: Cousin of Dave Magadan
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