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    PhilBickford

    Detroit Tigers
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    • #53
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      6' 4", 200 lbs
    • Birthdate
      7/10/1995 (31)
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    • HT/WT
      6' 4", 200 lbs
    • Birthdate
      7/10/1995 (31)
    • BAT/THR
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    • Birthplace
      Ventura, CA
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