Blas Minor Jr. (born March 20, 1966), is a former professional baseball

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who played from 1992 to 1997. He would play for the

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(1992-1994),

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(1995-1996),

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(1996), and

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(1997). After his playing career was over, Minor was a volunteer

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at Hamilton High School. Minor is the uncle of baseball player

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References

External links

Ultimate Mets Database: Blas Minor
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