Vida Blue
Position:
Pitcher
Bats: Both
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Throws: Left
6-0, 189lb (183cm, 85kg)
Born:
July 28, 1949
in Mansfield, LA
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Died:
May 6, 2023
in Tracy, CA
Draft: Drafted by the Kansas City Athletics in the 2nd round of the 1967 MLB June Amateur Draft from De Soto HS (Mansfield, LA).
High School: De Soto HS (Mansfield, LA)
School: Southern University and A&M College (Baton Rouge, LA)
Debut:
July 20, 1969
(Age 19-357d,
12,867th in major league history)
vs. CAL 5.1 IP, 6 H, 1 SO, 1 BB, 3 ER, L
Last Game:
October 2, 1986
(Age 37-066d)
vs. HOU 5.0 IP, 2 H, 3 SO, 4 BB, 0 ER
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1970 season
Full Name: Vida Rochelle Blue
Pronunciation: \VYE-da\
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