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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