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Mark Ryal

b. 1960

American baseball player

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About Mark Ryal

Born 1960. Mark Ryal is an American baseball player.

Mark Dwayne Ryal (born April 28, 1960) is an American former professional baseball player who played six seasons; for the Kansas City Royals, Chicago White Sox, California Angels, Philadelphia Phillies, and Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). He also played two seasons in the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Chunichi Dragons. He is the father of Rusty Ryal, an infielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Baseball career Ryal attended Dewar High School and was selected in the third round (77th overall) by the Kansas City Royals in the June 1978 amateur Baseball draft.

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Mark Dwayne Ryal

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Who is Mark Ryal?

American baseball player

When was Mark Ryal born?

Mark Ryal was born on 28 April 1960 in Oklahoma.

What is Mark Ryal's occupation?

Mark Ryal is a baseball player.

What nationality is Mark Ryal?

Mark Ryal is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mark Ryal

· Wikidata: Q6769537

· DBpedia: Mark Ryal

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