Jeff Larish

American baseball player

Jeff Larish - American baseball player
Born

October 11th, 1982
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played in Major League Baseball primarily as a first baseman and third baseman. Career spanned from 2006 to 2010, with stints on teams including the Detroit Tigers and the Tampa Bay Rays. Participated in the 2005 College World Series while playing for the Arizona State Sun Devils.

Played for the Detroit Tigers

Played for the Tampa Bay Rays

Participated in the College World Series

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