What did Betances consider to be his primary profession?
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Betances considered his primary profession to be a doctor, even though he was a major league baseball player. He had a medical degree and was licensed to practice medicine. He was also a member of the New York State Medical Society. He worked as a doctor in New York City during the off-seasons.
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