Wuali Bryan

Wuali Antonio Bryan

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 160 lb.
• Born February 17, 1989 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris D.R.
• Died November 9, 2012

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Biographical Information

Shortstop Wally Bryan was signed by the Cleveland Indians for a $570,000 bonus; he claimed to be a 16-year-old named Jose Ozoria when he was really 20 years old. He hit .262/.336/.306 with 65 hits, 38 runs scored, 24 RBI and seven stolen bases in 65 games for the DSL Indians that summer (fielding .921) then was suspended a year for his false identity.

He died on November 9, 2012 at age 23 from dengue fever.

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