David Carter Cochrane (born January 31, 1963) is an American former professional utility player for the

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and

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(MLB). Cochrane was listed as 6'2 with a weight of 180 pounds. He was a switch hitter and threw

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. Cochrane attended Troy High School in Fullerton, California then went to

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. He was drafted by the

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in the

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. In 1992, Cochrane played every field position for the Mariners except for pitcher and center field, a position that was held down by Ken Griffey Jr. Cochrane's son, Steve Cochrane, played collegiate baseball for

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1963 births Living people American expatriate baseball players in Canada Baseball players from Riverside, California Birmingham Barons players Buffalo Bisons (minor league) players Calgary Cannons players Chicago White Sox players Hawaii Islanders players Jackson Mets players Little Falls Mets players Lynchburg Mets players Major League Baseball catchers Major League Baseball infielders Major League Baseball outfielders Seattle Mariners players Alaska Goldpanners of Fairbanks players Troy High School (California) alumni Baseball players from Fullerton, California {{US-baseball-bio-stub