Jeff Lahti
Baseball player and pitcher
Born
October 8th, 1956
68 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played professional baseball as a pitcher primarily for the St. Louis Cardinals in Major League Baseball during the 1980s. Lahti made his debut in 1981 and participated in several seasons, showcasing pitching skills on the mound. After his time with the Cardinals, he played for the Montreal Expos.
Debuted in MLB with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1981
Played for the Montreal Expos
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