Rich Yett

Baseball player, Minnesota Twins pitcher

Rich Yett - Baseball player, Minnesota Twins pitcher
Born

October 6th, 1962
63 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Started a professional baseball career as a pitcher in Major League Baseball. Played for the Minnesota Twins primarily during the 1990 season. Also played in the minor leagues for various teams throughout the 1980s and 1990s. After retiring from professional baseball, transitioned into coaching and mentoring young athletes in local communities.

Played for the Minnesota Twins in 1990

Competed in various minor league teams

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