Kevin Batiste

Kevin Wade Batiste

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 175 lb.
• School University of Houston
• High School Ball High School
• Debut June 13, 1989
• Final Game June 21, 1989
• Born October 21, 1966 in Galveston, TX USA
• Died April 2, 2024 in Tomball, TX USA

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Biographical Information

Kevin Batiste, a second-round draft pick, played one year in the majors and six in the minors.

He was arrested at Oakland International Airport on June 24, 1989, for carrying a loaded handgun in his checked luggage. Though he did not know it at the time, he had made his final big league appearance three days prior for the Toronto Blue Jays. In 6 career games, he recorded two singles and scored a run.

He does not seem to be related to the other former major leaguer with the same last name, Kim Batiste.

Kevin finished up his pro baseball days at age 23, and by age 25 was playing football for the University of Houston. [1] He had previously been a top high school quarterback. [2]