Juan Milton Samuel (Sammy)

Positions: Second Baseman, Centerfielder and First Baseman
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 11", Weight: 170 lb.

Born: December 9, 1960 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic
High School: Licey (Licey, PR)
Signed by the Philadelphia Phillies as an amateur free agent in 1980. (All Transactions)
Debut: August 24, 1983 (Age 22)   vs. SFG 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Phillies/Dodgers/BlueJays/Tigers/Reds/... 1983-1998

Final Game: September 26, 1998 (Age 37)   vs. DET 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 SB
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