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Todd
Van Poppel
Relief Pitcher
Birthdate
9/12/1971
BAT/THR
Right/Right
Birthplace
Hinsdale, IL
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Position
Relief Pitcher
Birthdate
9/12/1971
BAT/THR
Right/Right
Birthplace
Hinsdale, IL
Career History
Cincinnati Reds
2003*-2004 (2 Seasons)
Texas Rangers
1998*-1998, 2002-2003* (3 Seasons)
Chicago Cubs
2000-2001 (2 Seasons)
Pittsburgh Pirates
1998*-1998 (1 Season)
Detroit Tigers
1996*-1996 (1 Season)
Oakland Athletics
1991-1991, 1993-1996* (5 Seasons)
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