Kimera Bartee
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Kimera Anotchi Bartee is a former Major League Baseball
outfielder. He is an alumnus of Creighton University
and was also part of Creighton's NCAA College World Series appearance (1991).
Bartee was born in Omaha, Nebraska
. Drafted by the Baltimore Orioles
in the 14th round of the 1993 MLB amateur draft, Bartee made his Major League Baseball debut with the Detroit Tigers
on April 3, 1996, and appeared in his final game on August 3, 2001.
In 1995 Bartee played for the Perth Heat
in the Australian Baseball League.
Bartee was sent from the Baltimore Orioles to the Minnesota Twins on September 19, 1995 as the "Player to be Named Later" in the Scott Erickson trade. At the 1995 MLB Winter Meetings, he was a drafted back by the Baltimore Orioles during the Rule V Draft.
Bartee is perhaps best known for being a part of one of the worst trades in recent baseball history. At the conclusion of the 2000
season, Bartee was released by the Cincinnati Reds
. After signing with the Anaheim Angels
, Bartee was traded from Anaheim to the Colorado Rockies
for then-prospect Chone Figgins
. Bartee would go hitless in 15 at-bats with Colorado and would then be out of baseball for the rest of that season; he would then play the 2002 season with the Class AAA Iowa Cubs
and the 2003 and 2004 seasons with the independent Long Island Ducks
before retiring.
Since retiring from playing baseball professionally, Bartee has become the field coach for the Delmarva Shorebirds
and also served as roving instructor for the Pittsburgh Pirates
before landing the managerial job for the State College Spikes
.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
outfielder. He is an alumnus of Creighton University
Creighton University
Creighton University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1878, the school is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The university is accredited by...
and was also part of Creighton's NCAA College World Series appearance (1991).
Bartee was born in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska, United States, and is the county seat of Douglas County. It is located in the Midwestern United States on the Missouri River, about 20 miles north of the mouth of the Platte River...
. Drafted by the Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
in the 14th round of the 1993 MLB amateur draft, Bartee made his Major League Baseball debut with the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
on April 3, 1996, and appeared in his final game on August 3, 2001.
In 1995 Bartee played for the Perth Heat
Perth Heat
The baseball team Perth Heat is a team in the current Australian Baseball League and a foundation member of the now-defunct Australian Baseball League...
in the Australian Baseball League.
Bartee was sent from the Baltimore Orioles to the Minnesota Twins on September 19, 1995 as the "Player to be Named Later" in the Scott Erickson trade. At the 1995 MLB Winter Meetings, he was a drafted back by the Baltimore Orioles during the Rule V Draft.
Bartee is perhaps best known for being a part of one of the worst trades in recent baseball history. At the conclusion of the 2000
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season, Bartee was released by the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
. After signing with the Anaheim Angels
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
, Bartee was traded from Anaheim to the Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains...
for then-prospect Chone Figgins
Chone Figgins
Desmond DeChone "Chone" Figgins is an American Major League Baseball third baseman for the Seattle Mariners. Figgins is a utility player, playing all positions except catcher, pitcher, and first base.-Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim:...
. Bartee would go hitless in 15 at-bats with Colorado and would then be out of baseball for the rest of that season; he would then play the 2002 season with the Class AAA Iowa Cubs
Iowa Cubs
The Iowa Cubs are a Triple-A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the Chicago Cubs, that plays in the Pacific Coast League. Their home games are played in Des Moines, Iowa, at Principal Park.-Franchise history:...
and the 2003 and 2004 seasons with the independent Long Island Ducks
Long Island Ducks
The Long Island Ducks is an American professional baseball team based in Central Islip, New York. They are a member of the Liberty Division of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball...
before retiring.
Since retiring from playing baseball professionally, Bartee has become the field coach for the Delmarva Shorebirds
Delmarva Shorebirds
The Delmarva Shorebirds are a minor league baseball team based in Salisbury, Maryland. They are one of three Single-A affiliates of the Baltimore Orioles and a member of the South Atlantic League. The Shorebirds play at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium.The "Shorebirds" name refers to the marine waterfowl...
and also served as roving instructor for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
before landing the managerial job for the State College Spikes
State College Spikes
The State College Spikes are a minor league baseball team that currently plays in the New York – Penn League. The Spikes play their home games at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park located on the main campus of Pennsylvania State University located in University Park, Pennsylvania. Medlar Field is...
.