Neal Heaton
Baseball player and coach
Born
March 3rd, 1960
65 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played Major League Baseball as a pitcher from 1983 to 1991. Represented teams such as the New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, and Montreal Expos. Transitioned to coaching after retirement, contributing to player development and training in various organizations.
Pitched for the New York Yankees
Coached at multiple levels in baseball
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