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Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in 1978, Deer played for five clubs during his 11-year big league career, including the San Francisco Giants, Milwaukee Brewers, Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox and San Diego Padres. Deer held the American League record for strikeouts in a season from 1987 to 2008. He recently served as the roving hitting instructor for the San Diego Padres minor league system. |