Kevin Maas
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Kevin Christian Maas
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 3", Weight 209 lb.
- School University of California
- Debut June 29, 1990
- Final Game June 20, 1995
- Born January 20, 1965 in Castro Valley, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Kevin Maas appeared as the heir apparent to Don Mattingly in the summer of 1990. He was recalled from Columbus in June and hit many home runs. He set a record for fewest games to reach ten home runs. He was helped by a three game series at Texas when he homered in each game of the series.
At the end of the 1990 season, Maas had hit 21 home runs in 79 games. The following season he was installed as the Yankees designated hitter. He would also spell Mattingly at first base on occasion. He did not hit home runs at the same pace as in 1990, but he did hit a respectable 23 home runs. Unfortunately, he hit just .220 with 128 strikeouts.
By 1992, Maas was back in the minor leagues. He was released by New York in 1994. He bounced around between San Diego, Cincinnati, and Minnesota. He briefly returned to the majors in 1995 with Minnesota but it was clear he was a "one hit wonder." Maas then signed with the Hanshin Tigers in 1996 to replace Glenn Davis but hit only .245/.320/.386 and did not return for another year.
Maas' brother, Jason Maas, was a minor league outfielder for the New York Yankees.
