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A.J. Pierzynski on catching a perfect game and toughest pitchers to face I Flippin' Bats
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A. J. Pierzynski - Wikipedia
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The rule of thirds and '08 Stadium Club
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Atlanta Braves catcher A.J. Pierzynski (15) flips his bat ager striking out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox Monday, April 25, 2016, in Atlanta. Boston
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Just a picture of AJ Pierzynski getting punched. Do with it what you will. : r/minnesotatwins
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Pierzynski frames Aardsma's pitch in dirt
A.J. Pierzynski talks with Ben Verlander about catching both a No-Hitter and a Perfect Game, Justin Verlander
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NLCS: 'Welcome' back, A.J.: Giants fans still hate Pierzynski
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April, 2011
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Giancarlo Stanton tops list of MLB players with the greatest raw power
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What we learned in MLB this year: Rule changes ruled, starting pitchers suffered