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Joe
Lafata
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Birthdate
3/8/1921
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Position
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Birthdate
3/8/1921
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Left/Left
Debut Year
1947
Career History
New York Giants
1947-1949 (3 Seasons)
MLB News
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How ABS has helped propel MLB's left-handed-hitting resurgence
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All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
