Joe Magrane

Baseball player and sportscaster

Joe Magrane - Baseball player and sportscaster
Born

July 2nd, 1964
60 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A left-handed pitcher, played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1996 with teams including the St. Louis Cardinals, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, and the Chicago White Sox. Achieved a career record of 58 wins and 72 losses, and a standout season in 1988 resulted in an All-Star selection. Transitioned into broadcasting, providing commentary and analysis on baseball games for various networks.

Selected as an All-Star in 1988

Played for St. Louis Cardinals

Broadcasted for various networks

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