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    Dale Thayer

    DaleThayer

    • Relief Pitcher
    • Birthdate
      17/12/1980
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Fountain Valley, CA
    • College
      Chico State

    Career Stats

    • SV
      9
    • ERA
      3.47
    • K
      213
    • WHIP
      1.21
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