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Cliff
Politte
Starting Pitcher
Birthdate
27/2/1974
BAT/THR
Right/Right
Birthplace
St. Louis, MO
College
Jefferson
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Position
Starting Pitcher
Birthdate
27/2/1974
BAT/THR
Right/Right
Birthplace
St. Louis, MO
Debut Year
1998
College
Jefferson
Career History
Chicago White Sox
2004-2006 (3 Seasons)
Toronto Blue Jays
2002*-2003 (2 Seasons)
Philadelphia Phillies
1999-2002* (4 Seasons)
St. Louis Cardinals
1998-1998 (1 Season)
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