Mike Lieberthal
Baseball player, Philadelphia Phillies catcher
Born
January 18th, 1972
53 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a catcher in Major League Baseball, primarily for the Philadelphia Phillies. Made his debut in 1994 and had a career that lasted until 2007. Selected as an All-Star in 1999, contributing significantly to the team's performance during his tenure. Finished his career with notable statistics, including a .274 batting average and over 100 home runs.
Played for the Philadelphia Phillies from 1994 to 2006
Selected as an All-Star in 1999
Achieved a career batting average of .274
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