Tommy Douglas Dean (born August 30, 1945 in Iuka, Mississippi) is an American former professional baseball player. A shortstop, his career extended from 1964–71 and included 215

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in Major League Baseball over four seasons (1967; 1969–71). Dean was listed at tall and , and threw and batted right-handed.

Career

Dean was signed out of Iuka (MS) High School for a $60,000 bonus in 1964 as an undrafted free agent by Los Angeles Dodgers general manager

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, who was trying to transform the Dodgers into a team built around pitching, speed and defense and considered Dean a top young prospect."They'd Rather Pitch Than Hit"
Sports Illustrated. However, Dean only appeared in 12 games with the Dodgers during the season. After spending 1968 in the minors, Dean was acquired by Bavasi's new

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, the San Diego Padres, nine days into the Padres' maiden season. He was the Padres' most-used shortstop that year, starting in 81 of the club's 162 games. Dean spent three seasons with the Padres, playing his last game in 1971. All told, he batted only .180 in 529 big-league at bats. His 95

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included 15 doubles, three

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and four

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1945 births Living people Albuquerque Dodgers players Arizona Instructional League Dodgers players Baseball players from Mississippi Los Angeles Dodgers players Major League Baseball shortstops St. Petersburg Saints players San Diego Padres players Spokane Indians players People from Iuka, Mississippi {{US-baseball-shortstop-stub