Erik Hiljus (born December 25, 1972) is a former right-handed

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. Hiljus was drafted by the

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in the 4th round of the 1991 amateur draft but did not debut in the major leagues until September 10, 1999, with the Detroit Tigers. Hiljus played for the Tigers in 1999 and 2000 and the Oakland Athletics in 2001 and 2002. In four seasons he earned a record of 8-3 with a 4.72 career

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in 124 innings pitched.

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