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    DickGroat

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      4/11/1930
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    Position Unspecified Position
    Birthdate4/11/1930
    BAT/THRRight/Right

    Career History

    San Francisco        Giants
    San Francisco Giants1967*-1967 (1 Season)
    Philadelphia         Phillies
    Philadelphia Phillies1966-1967* (2 Seasons)
    St. Louis            Cardinals
    St. Louis Cardinals1963-1965 (3 Seasons)
    Pittsburgh           Pirates
    Pittsburgh Pirates1952-1952, 1955-1962 (9 Seasons)

    Career Highlights

    MVP
    MVP
    1960

    MLB News

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    WBC 2026: Italy-Venezuela preview, live updates, analysis

    WBC 2026: Italy-Venezuela preview, live updates, analysis

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    Stephen A. doesn't want to hear complaints about Team USA's WBC win

    Stephen A. doesn't want to hear complaints about Team USA's WBC win

    Stephen A. Smith is adamant that the controversial call that sealed the U.S. team's WBC semifinal win over the Dominican Republic was correct.
    Amid turmoil back home, Team Venezuela savors WBC moment

    Amid turmoil back home, Team Venezuela savors WBC moment

    As Venezuela grapples with an uncertain future, this World Baseball Classic has given fans something to rally around.
    MLB 2026: Handing out preseason Real or Not verdicts to 8 stars

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    We determine whether these eight MLB stars can actually reach new heights in 2026.
    Dominican Republic frustrated by game-ending call in loss to USA

    Dominican Republic frustrated by game-ending call in loss to USA

    Two hours after a blown ball-strike call ended the Dominican Republic's World Baseball Classic, players emerged from the team's clubhouse with smiles, music and a message.
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