Walter Kevin McReynolds

Position: Outfielder
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 0", Weight: 205 lb.

Born: October 16, 1959 in Little Rock, AR
High Schools: Sylvan Hills HS (Sherwood, AR), Sylvan HS (North Little Rock, AR)
School: University of Arkansas (Fayetteville, AR)
Drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 1st round (6th pick) of the 1981 amateur draft. (All Transactions)
Debut: June 2, 1983 (Age 23)   vs. PHI 4 AB, 1 H, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 SB
Teams (by GP): Mets/Padres/Royals 1983-1994
Agents: Tom Selakovich [*]
Final Game: August 11, 1994 (Age 34)   vs. PHI 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
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