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Joseph Diego "Jody" Gerut (born September 18, 1977 in Elmhurst, Illinois) is a right fielder who currently plays for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He attended Stanford University. He manufactured his major league debut inside April 26, 2003 with the Cleveland Indians. Jody was acquired per Cubs from either a Cleveland Indians on July 18 2005 in exchange for Jason Dubois. He is referred to as an fantabulous defender, & might play left field, right field, and center field. In July 31 2005, Gerut was acquired by the Pirates around exchange for fellow outfielder Matt Lawton, just minutes prior to a trade deadline.

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Fully Title:Joseph Diego "Jody" Gerut Natural: September 18 1977 in Elmhurst, Ill. College: Stanford Senior high: Willowbrook (Villa Park, Ailment.) Major League Debut: April 26 2003 Bats: Left Throws: Left Height: Hexad'0" Weight: 190lbs

Transactions

June 2, 1998: Drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 2nd round of the 1998 amateur draft. June 2, 2001: Traded by the Colorado Rockies with Josh Bard to the Cleveland Indians for Jacob Cruz. July 18, 2005: Traded to the Chicago Cubs from the Cleveland Indians in exchange for Jason Dubois. July 31, 2005: Traded by the Chicago Cubs to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Matt Lawton.

Gerut, Jody
A journal by Cleveland Indians right fielder Jody Gerut.




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