Kevin Batiste facts for kids
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Batiste in 1988
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: October 21, 1966 Galveston, Texas |
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| Died: April 2, 2024 (aged 57) Tomball, Texas, U.S. |
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| June 13, 1989, for the Toronto Blue Jays | |||
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| June 21, 1989, for the Toronto Blue Jays | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .250 | ||
| Home runs | 0 | ||
| Runs batted in | 0 | ||
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Kevin Wade Batiste (born October 21, 1966 – died April 2, 2024) was an American professional baseball player. He played as an outfielder. Kevin Batiste played for the Toronto Blue Jays in 1989.
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Kevin Batiste: A Baseball Player
Kevin Batiste was a talented baseball player from the United States. He played in the major leagues for a short time. He also spent many years playing in the minor leagues.
Starting His Baseball Journey
Kevin Batiste began his professional baseball journey in 1985. The Toronto Blue Jays picked him in the second round of the amateur draft that year. This meant they saw great potential in him. He then started playing for their minor league teams.
Playing in the Major Leagues
In June 1989, Kevin Batiste got his chance to play in Major League Baseball (MLB). He joined the Toronto Blue Jays. He played in six games for the team. His first game was on June 13, 1989. His last game was just a few days later, on June 21, 1989.
His Time in the Minor Leagues
After his brief time in the major leagues, Batiste continued his career. He went back to playing for minor league teams. He played for several different teams. These included the Knoxville Blue Jays and the Syracuse Chiefs. He worked hard to improve his skills. He hoped to return to the major leagues.
Later in Life
Kevin Batiste passed away on April 2, 2024. He was 57 years old. He died in Tomball, Texas.
