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    Erik Kratz

    ErikKratz

    • Catcher
    • Birthdate
      15/6/1980
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Telford, PA
    • College
      Eastern Mennonite

    Career Stats

    • AVG
      .209
    • HR
      31
    • RBI
      105
    • OPS
      .611
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      Yankees add competition in job for backup catcher

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      Yankees add competition in job for backup catcher
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        Rays acquire C Kratz in trade with Giants

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          Giants part ways with OF Parra, call up Gerber

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          Giants part ways with OF Parra, call up Gerber
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            Brewers trade NLDS hero Kratz to Giants

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