Brad Lesley

Baseball player and actor

Brad Lesley - Athletes & Sports Figures born 1958
Born

1958
68 years ago

Died
Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played professional baseball as a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). Competed for the Milwaukee Brewers and the California Angels during the 1980s. Transitioned into acting, appearing in the film 'The Sandlot' and several television shows. Also participated in the Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball league.

Played for the Milwaukee Brewers

Played for the California Angels

Appeared in 'The Sandlot'

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