Kim Batiste facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kim Batiste |
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| Third baseman / Shortstop | |||
| Born: March 15, 1968 New Orleans, Louisiana |
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| Died: October 7, 2020 (aged 52) Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
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| September 8, 1991, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |||
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| September 28, 1996, for the San Francisco Giants | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .234 | ||
| Home runs | 10 | ||
| Runs batted in | 64 | ||
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Kimothy Emil Batiste (March 15, 1968 – October 7, 2020) was an American Major League Baseball player. He was an infielder who played for the Philadelphia Phillies and San Francisco Giants. Kim Batiste was known for his exciting play, especially during the 1993 baseball season.
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Becoming a Major League Baseball Player
Kim Batiste was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He loved baseball from a young age. In 1987, the Philadelphia Phillies picked him in the third round of the amateur draft. This was a big step towards his dream of playing professional baseball.
He worked hard in the minor leagues. Finally, in 1991, he made his debut with the Phillies. This was his first time playing in Major League Baseball.
Key Moments with the Phillies
Batiste played for the Phillies from 1991 to 1994. He was a backup player, usually at shortstop or third baseman. He helped his team when they needed him.
One of his most famous moments happened in 1993. The Phillies were playing in the 1993 National League Championship Series. This was a very important series to decide who would go to the World Series.
In Game 1, the score was tied in the 9th inning. Kim Batiste made a mistake that allowed the other team to score. But he didn't give up! In the 10th inning, he got a hit that brought in the winning run. This showed how he could bounce back and help his team win.
Playing for Other Teams
After his time with the Phillies, Batiste moved to other teams. In 1995, he signed with the Baltimore Orioles. He played well in their minor league teams. However, he did not play any major league games for the Orioles.
In 1996, the San Francisco Giants chose him in a special draft. He played one season with the Giants. After that, he played in some independent baseball leagues. His last professional season was in 2003.
Life After Baseball
After retiring from baseball, Kim Batiste lived in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He passed away on October 7, 2020. He was 52 years old.
