José Lobatón
Venezuelan professional baseball player
Born
October 21st, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Venezuela
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Played as a catcher in Major League Baseball. Made his debut on July 26, 2012, with the Tampa Bay Rays. Played for several teams over a span of multiple seasons, including the Washington Nationals and the New York Mets. Contributed to various teams as a reliable defensive player.
Debuted in MLB with Tampa Bay Rays
Played for Washington Nationals
Contributed to multiple MLB seasons
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