Ben Van Ryn

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Ben Van Ryn
Pitcher
Born: (1971-08-09) August 9, 1971 (age 52)
Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
May 9, 1996, for the California Angels
Last MLB appearance
September 26, 1998, for the Toronto Blue Jays


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