Steven Thomas "Steve" Adkins (born October 26, 1964) is a former left-handed

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who played for the

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in 1990. He attended

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, where he participated in

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Career

On June 2, 1986, Adkins was drafted by the

in the 15th round of the amateur draft. Adkins signed to play in the minors in the Yankees organization. Adkins made his major league debut on September 12, 1990, with the Yankees at age 25. Adkins did not allow a hit in his debut. However, he walked eight batters in only 1 innings. In the first inning, Adkins walked the first three hitters he faced, then retired the side. After the first hitter in the second inning flied out, Adkins walked the next five hitters before being removed from the game, only two short of tying the record. The Yankees lost the game 5–4. Adkins played his final major league game for the Yankees on October 3, 1990. On June 26, 1991, he was traded to the

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in exchange for minor leaguer David Rosario. At the time of his retirement, Adkins had a career

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of 6.38. He finished with 24

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and 14

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in a total of five games. He allowed 19

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s, four

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s, and 29 walks. He had one

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in his career, on September 28, 1990, against the

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. Adkins never came to bat in his short major league career. His lifetime fielding percentage was 1.000.

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