Patrick Orlando Lennon (born April 27, 1968) is an American former professional

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Career

Lennon was drafted by the

in the 1st round (8th overall) of the 1986 Major League Baseball Draft and made his major league debut for the Mariners on September 15, . He also played in the majors for the

, and

. From 2002-2005 with two stints in Triple-A in between, Lennon played for the

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of the independent Atlantic League. In his four seasons with the Ducks, he batted .311, .327, .323, and .291.

Personal life

Lennon currently lives in Bayshore, New York.

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