Joseph Walter Price (born November 29, 1956), is a former

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who played in the Major Leagues from 1980 to 1990. He played

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for

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from 1975 to 1976, and played for the

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in 1977. On June 7, 1977, Price was drafted by the

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in the 4th round with the 102nd pick of the 1977 amateur draft. In 1978, Price was named the Pioneer League's MVP.

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