Kevin Elster

Full Name: Kevin Daniel Elster	Primary Position: SS
Height/Weight: 6' 2"/180	First Game: September 2, 1986
Birthdate: August 3, 1964	Final Game: October 1, 2000
Birthplace: San Pedro, California	MLB Experience: 13 years
Bat/Throw: Right/Right

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[edit] Biography

Kevin Elster (Kevin Daniel Elster) was born on August 3, 1964 in San Pedro, California. He made his Major League debut on September 2, 1986 for the New York Mets. In 1988, his rookie year, he hit .214 with 9 home runs and 37 RBI. Elster played for the New York Mets, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Texas Rangers, Pittsburgh Pirates and Los Angeles Dodgers over the course of his 13 year career.

Most people believe that Kevin Elster's best season was 1996, when he slugged 24 home runs and knocked in 99 runs.

Selected by New York Mets in the 2nd round of the free-agent draft (January 17, 1984 - signed May 21, 1984).
Granted free agency (December 19, 1992).
Signed by Los Angeles Dodgers (January 12, 1993).
Released by Los Angeles Dodgers (May 17, 1993).
Signed by Florida Marlins (May 22, 1993).
Released by Florida Marlins (June 4, 1993).
Signed by San Diego Padres (December 17, 1993).
Released by San Diego Padres (March 21, 1994).
Signed by New York Yankees (May 1, 1994).
Released by New York Yankees (June 8, 1995).
Signed by Kansas City Royals (June 29, 1995).
Released by Kansas City Royals (July 3, 1995).
Signed by Philadelphia Phillies (July 7, 1995).
Granted free agency (October 5, 1995).
Signed by Texas Rangers (January 16, 1996).
Granted free agency (October 31, 1996).
Signed by Pittsburgh Pirates (December 20, 1996).
Granted free agency (October 28, 1997).
Signed by Texas Rangers (December 8, 1997).
Released by Texas Rangers (July 31, 1998).
Signed by Los Angeles Dodgers (January 14, 2000).
Granted free agency (October 15, 2000).

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