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Mike Piazza Profile:
Height: 6-3
Weight: 215 lbs.
Throws: Right
Bats: Right
Positions: Catcher, Designated Hitter
Born: September 4, 1968, Norristown, Pennsylvania
Drafted: Selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 62nd round of the 1988 free-agent draft.
Acquired: Traded from Florida May 22, 1998 to NYM for Preston Wilson.
Mike Piazza set the Mets all time single season RBI record in 1999 by driving in 124 runs.
There has been some talk of moving Mike Piazza to first base in a couple years to avoid injuries and to preserve his bat.
By the time Piazza's career is over, he may be considered one of the best righty hitters ever.
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