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    PatTabler

    • Designated Hitter
    • Birthdate
      2/2/1958
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Hamilton, OH

    Career Stats

    • AVG
      .282
      HR
      47
      RBI
      512
      OPS
      .724
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    Biography

    Position Designated Hitter
    Birthdate2/2/1958
    BAT/THRRight/Right
    BirthplaceHamilton, OH
    Debut Year1981

    Career History

    Toronto              Blue Jays
    Toronto Blue Jays1991-1992 (2 Seasons)
    New York             Mets
    New York Mets1990*-1990 (1 Season)
    Kansas City          Royals
    Kansas City Royals1988*-1990* (3 Seasons)
    Cleveland            Indians
    Cleveland Indians1983-1988* (6 Seasons)
    Chicago              Cubs
    Chicago Cubs1981-1982 (2 Seasons)

    MLB News

    Padres decline options on Pivetta, Giolito, Canning; exercise option on Hart

    Padres decline options on Pivetta, Giolito, Canning; exercise option on Hart

    The Padres declined options on Nick Pivetta, Lucas Giolito and Griffin Canning, and exercised an option on Kyle Hart, among other decisions made Sunday.
    Red Sox, Diamondbacks lead Gold Glove winners with 3 apiece

    Red Sox, Diamondbacks lead Gold Glove winners with 3 apiece

    First basemen Christian Walker of Houston and Matt Olson of Atlanta won their fourth Gold Gloves on Sunday while Boston right fielder Wilyer Abreu won the fielding honor for the third year in a row.
    Pitcher Garrett Whitlock's $8.25 million option exercised by Boston Red Sox

    Pitcher Garrett Whitlock's $8.25 million option exercised by Boston Red Sox

    Veteran pitcher Garrett Whitlock's $8.25 million option for 2027 was exercised on Sunday night by the Boston Red Sox, preventing the 30-year-old right-hander, who was 7-2 with a 1.72 ERA last season, from becoming a free agent.
    Rays pick up $20M option on ace pitcher Drew Rasmussen

    Rays pick up $20M option on ace pitcher Drew Rasmussen

    The Rays exercised their $20 million option Saturday on ace pitcher Drew Rasmussen.
    Orioles decline OF Luis Robert's $20M club option for 2027

    Orioles decline OF Luis Robert's $20M club option for 2027

    The Orioles declined outfielder Luis Robert Jr.'s $20 million club option for 2027.
    Halloween 2026: Breaking down top athlete costumes from across the sports world

    Halloween 2026: Breaking down top athlete costumes from across the sports world

    Athletes far and wide across the sports world showed off special costumes for Halloween.
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