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    Jonathan Papelbon

    JonathanPapelbon

    • Relief Pitcher
    • Birthdate
      23/11/1980
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Baton Rouge, LA
    • College
      Mississippi State

    Career Stats

    • SV
      368
    • ERA
      2.44
    • K
      808
    • WHIP
      1.04
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