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Kevin Russo

b. 1984

American baseball player

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About Kevin Russo

Born 1984. Kevin Russo is an American baseball player.

Kevin Alexander Russo (born July 8, 1984) is a former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees in 2010.

Early years Russo attended Fairview High School in Boulder, Colorado. As a running back on the Fairview High School football team, Russo rushed for 2,416 yards during his senior year, leading the team to a state title. He and LenDale White were named as the two all-state running backs by the Rocky Mountain News.

Professional career

New York Yankees Russo was drafted by the Yankees in the 20th round (614th overall) of the 2006 Major League Baseball draft. In 2007, he was a Mid-Season All-Star with the Tampa Yankees. In 2009, he was named an International League All-Star and a Triple-A All-Star.

Following the 2009 season, Russo was added to the 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. He was called up to the major leagues for the first time on May 8, 2010. He recorded his first hit in the Majors on May 21, 2010, in an interleague game against the New York Mets and added the decisive two-run double later in the game to lead the Yankees to a 2–1 win over the Mets.

The Yankees designated him for assignment on May 6, 2011, to make room for Jess Todd on the 40-man roster.

Detroit Tigers On November 18, 2012, Russo signed a minor league deal with the Detroit Tigers with an invitation to spring training. Russo spent the 2013 season with the Toledo Mud Hens. He was re-signed for the 2014 season but was released by the end of March. He became a free agent after the 2015 season.

Coaching career After retiring, Russo has served as a coach and instructor for Slammers North.

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Baylor University, San Jacinto College
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Kevin Alexander Russo

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kevin Russo?

American baseball player

When was Kevin Russo born?

Kevin Russo was born on 8 July 1984 in West Babylon.

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Kevin Russo is a baseball player.

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Kevin Russo is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kevin Russo

· Wikidata: Q3195795

· DBpedia: Kevin Russo

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