Stephen Randal Christmas (born December 9, 1957) is a former
professional baseball
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player. He played in 24 games over three seasons in
Major League Baseball
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for three teams, primarily as a
catcher
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. He went 4-for-11 in 1984 for the
Chicago White Sox
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with one
home run
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, while getting a combined 2 hits in 26
at bat
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s in his other two seasons.
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1957 births
Living people
Baseball players from Orlando, Florida
Buffalo Bisons (minor league) players
Chicago Cubs players
Chicago White Sox players
Cincinnati Reds players
Denver Zephyrs players
Eugene Emeralds players
Indianapolis Indians players
Iowa Cubs players
Major League Baseball catchers
Shelby Reds players
Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs baseball players
Tampa Tarpons (1957–1987) players
Tigres de Aragua players
American expatriate baseball players in Venezuela
Tucson Toros players
Waterbury Reds players
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