Steve Karsay
Baseball player and pitching coach
A former professional baseball pitcher, played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2005. Karsay pitched for several teams including the Atlanta Braves, Oakland Athletics, and New York Yankees. He transitioned to coaching after his playing career, focusing on developing pitchers at the minor league level and in professional organizations.
Played for the New York Yankees
Coached minor league pitchers
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