About Doug Gwosdz
Born 1960. Doug Gwosdz is an American baseball player.
Doug Wayne Gwosdz ( ; born June 20, 1960), nicknamed "Eyechart", is an American former professional baseball catcher.
Gwosdz played during four seasons at the Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres. He was drafted by the Padres in the 2nd round of the 1978 MLB draft. Gwosdz played his first professional season with their Class-A (Short Season) Walla Walla Padres in , and his last with the Cincinnati Reds' Triple-A Nashville Sounds in .
His nickname is because his last name resembles a line on an eyechart.
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Who is Doug Gwosdz?
American baseball player
When was Doug Gwosdz born?
Doug Gwosdz was born on 20 June 1960 in Houston.
What is Doug Gwosdz's occupation?
Doug Gwosdz is a baseball player.
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Doug Gwosdz is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Doug Gwosdz. https://biography.guide/doug-gwosdz/
MLA: "Doug Gwosdz." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/doug-gwosdz/.
Chicago: "Doug Gwosdz." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/doug-gwosdz/.
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