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Bo Porter
Bo Porter 2013.jpg
Porter with the Astros in 2013
Los Angeles Angels – No. 88
Outfielder / Manager / Coach
Born: (1972-07-05) July 5, 1972 (age 52)
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 9, 1999, for the Chicago Cubs
Last MLB appearance
August 7, 2001, for the Texas Rangers
Sporting positions
Preceded by Florida Marlins Third base coach
2007–2009		Succeeded by
Preceded by Arizona Diamondbacks
Third base coach→bench coach
2010		Succeeded by
Preceded by Washington Nationals Third base coach
2011–2012		Succeeded by
Preceded by Atlanta Braves Third base coach
2015–2016		Succeeded by
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