Kevin Elster

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Kevin Daniel Elster (born August 3, 1964) in San Pedro, California, is a retired Major League Baseball shortstop.

Elster played for six different ballclubs during his career: the New York Mets (1986-1992), New York Yankees (1994-1995), Philadelphia Phillies (1995), Texas Rangers (1996 and 1998), Pittsburgh Pirates (1997), and Los Angeles Dodgers (2000). He made his Major League Baseball debut on September 2, 1986, and played his final game on October 1, 2000.

He also appeared in the movie Little Big League.

Recently, there have been rumors and speculation on alleged steroid use following his 1996 season with the Rangers. That year, he hit for a .252 average with 24 homers and 99 RBIs.

Relationships: In 1987 (2/7), he married Jennifer Pizzata and later divorced. In 1996 (2/10), he married Kimberlee Drake and also later divorced.

Preceded by
Tim Wakefield
AL Comeback Player of the Year
1996
Succeeded by
David Justice

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