John David Geisel is a former Major League Baseball

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 pitcher

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. He graduated from Tonawanda High School

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 in Tonawanda, New York

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 in 1973. Geisel pitched in all or part of seven seasons between and . He appeared in 131 games, all but 8 in relief.

Geisel was originally drafted by the Chicago Cubs

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 in the 5th round of the 1973 Major League Baseball Draft

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. He made his debut for the Cubs in 1978, then went on to pitch for the Toronto Blue Jays

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 and Seattle Mariners

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