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Former Mariner star Mike Zunino back in Florida with Tampa Bay Rays
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Mike Zunino, Florida, Catcher
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Mike Zunino Becomes The University Of Florida's First USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award Winner - Florida Gators
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Guardians' catcher would like to forget Saturday night, but the crowd wouldn't let him
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Florida catcher Mike Zunino wins Howser Trophy as college baseball's top player
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Mike Zunino, Florida, Catcher
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Guardians' catcher would like to forget Saturday night, but the crowd wouldn't let him
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Guardians' catcher would like to forget Saturday night, but the crowd wouldn't let him
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Former UF catcher Mike Zunino named to first all-star game
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Zunino Honored as Member of 2022 UF Athletic Hall of Fame Class - Florida Gators
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Guardians' catcher would like to forget Saturday night, but the crowd wouldn't let him
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Guardians' catcher would like to forget Saturday night, but the crowd wouldn't let him
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