Kenneth Wayne Singleton

Position: Rightfielder
Bats: Both, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 4", Weight: 210 lb.

Born: June 10, 1947 in New York, NY
High School: Mount Vernon HS (Mount Vernon, NY)
School: Hofstra University (Hempstead, NY)
Drafted by the New York Mets in the 1st round (3rd pick) of the 1967 amateur draft (January). (All Transactions)
Debut: June 24, 1970 (Age 23)   vs. CHC 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Orioles/Expos/Mets 1970-1984
Agents: Ron Shapiro [*]
Final Game: September 25, 1984 (Age 37)   vs. NYY 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
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