Tony Solaita
Positions:
First Baseman and Pinch Hitter
Bats: Left
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Throws: Left
6-0, 210lb (183cm, 95kg)
Born:
January 15, 1947
in Nuuuli, American Samoa
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Died:
February 10, 1990
in Tafuna, American Samoa
Buried:
Immediately outside his home, Nuuuli, American Samoa
High School: Jefferson HS (Daly City, CA)
Debut:
September 16, 1968
(Age 21-245d,
12,756th in major league history)
vs. DET 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
September 30, 1979
(Age 32-258d)
vs. NYY 2 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1974 season
Full Name: Tolia Solaita
Pronunciation: \so-LEE-tah\
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1978 Fielding Game Log (as 1B)