William Joseph Robidoux (born January 13, 1964) is an American former professional baseball player, primarily at

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, but also occasionally played in the

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and as a

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Career

Drafted by the

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in the 6th round of the

1982 Major League Baseball Draft First round selections The following are the first round picks in the 1982 Major League Baseball Draft. Compensation Picks Other notable players *David Wells†, 2nd round, 30th overall by the Toronto Blue Jays * Allan Anderson, 2nd rou ...

. Robidoux would make his

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debut with the

on September 11, 1985, playing with them until 1988, then signing as a free agent for the 1989 season with the

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. After one season with the White Sox he signed with the

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for the 1990 season. He appeared in his final game on September 17, 1990. Robidoux now umpires high school baseball games in Western Massachusetts.

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1964 births Living people Águilas Cibaeñas players American expatriate baseball players in the Dominican Republic American expatriate baseball players in Canada Baseball players from Massachusetts Beloit Brewers players Boston Red Sox players Chicago White Sox players Denver Zephyrs players El Paso Diablos players Major League Baseball designated hitters Major League Baseball first basemen Milwaukee Brewers players Pawtucket Red Sox players People from Ware, Massachusetts Pikeville Brewers players Stockton Ports players Vancouver Canadians players {{US-baseball-first-baseman-stub