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John Russell

Former Prospect Manager - Tacoma (AAA) [2026]
High Level
MLB
Years
1980-2003 (1984-1993)
Proper Name
John William Russell
Positions
C (460) ... OF (346) ... LF (88) ... 1B (38) ... RF (35) ... 3B (25) ... DH (25) ... P (1)
Height / Weight
6-0 / 200
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
January 5,1961   Age:  65.154
Place
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
High School
Norman (Norman,OK)
Colleges
University of Oklahoma (Norman,OK)
Drafted/Signed
1982-1-13-Philadelphia Phillies
MLB Debut
June 22,1984
MLBAM ID
121571
Retrosheet#
russj002
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Father of Steel Russell   [1982] 1st Round Draft Pick (#13 overall) by the Philadelphia Phillies
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1979488June-RegMontreal ExposNo OFHSOKNorman (Norman,OK)HSHShsPremiumPremiumN/A 
1982113June-RegPhiladelphia PhilliesYes1982-06-07C-OFCollegeOKOklahomaNCAA 14YearjrPremiumPremiumDoug Gassaway,Don Williams 
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