Roderick Stewart Booker (born September 4, 1958) is an American former
professional baseball
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utility player, who played
shortstop
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,
second base, and
third base
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. He spent five seasons in
Major League Baseball
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(MLB) for the
St. Louis Cardinals
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(–) and
Philadelphia Phillies (–).
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1958 births
Living people
Major League Baseball second basemen
Major League Baseball third basemen
Major League Baseball shortstops
St. Louis Cardinals players
Philadelphia Phillies players
Baseball players from California
California Golden Bears baseball players
Pasadena High School (California) alumni
Arkansas Travelers players
Louisville Redbirds players
Orlando Twins players
Toledo Mud Hens players
Tucson Toros players
Visalia Oaks players
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