Jerry DaVanon
Positions:
Shortstop, Second Baseman and Third Baseman
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
5-11, 175lb (180cm, 79kg)
Born:
August 21, 1945
in Oceanside, CA
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Draft: Drafted by the Houston Astros in the 36th round of the 1965 MLB June Amateur Draft from San Diego Mesa College (San Diego, CA) and the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1st round (17th) of the 1966 MLB June Draft-Secondary Phase from Westmont College (Santa Barbara, CA).
High School: Herbert Hoover HS (San Diego, CA)
Schools: San Diego City College (San Diego, CA), San Diego Mesa College (San Diego, CA), Westmont College (Santa Barbara, CA)
Debut:
April 11, 1969
(Age 23-233d,
12,790th in major league history)
vs. SFG 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
May 4, 1977
(Age 31-256d)
vs. CIN 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1969 season
Full Name: Frank Gerald DaVanon
Pronunciation: \da-VANN-en\
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Relatives: Father of Jeff DaVanon
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