Kurt Bevacqua

Kurt Bevacqua

Kurt Anthony Bevacqua ( /bɨˈvɑːkwə/; born January 23, 1947) is a former Major League Baseball player best remembered for his performance in the 1984 World Series. A career back-up infielder with a .236 career batting average, he rose to the occasion with two home runs and a .412 batting average as the San Diego Padres' designated hitter in the fall classic. He also played for the Mayaguez Indians in the Puerto Rican Professional Baseball League from 1977 to 1981.

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