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Russ
Ortiz
Relief Pitcher
Birthdate
5/6/1974
BAT/THR
Right/Right
Birthplace
Encino, CA
College
Oklahoma
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Position
Relief Pitcher
Birthdate
5/6/1974
BAT/THR
Right/Right
Birthplace
Encino, CA
Debut Year
1998
College
Oklahoma
Career History
Los Angeles Dodgers
2010-2010 (1 Season)
Houston Astros
2009-2009 (1 Season)
San Francisco Giants
1998-2002, 2007-2007 (6 Seasons)
Baltimore Orioles
2006*-2006 (1 Season)
Arizona Diamondbacks
2005-2006* (2 Seasons)
Atlanta Braves
2003-2004 (2 Seasons)
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