Steve Braun was a professional baseball player who played for several teams during his career. He was born on May 8, 1948, in Trenton, New Jersey, and attended the University of Maryland. Braun was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 14th round of the 1966 Major League Baseball draft.

Braun made his Major League debut with the Twins in 1971 and played for them until 1976. He was primarily a utility player, playing both infield and outfield positions. In 1975, he had his best season with the Twins, hitting .307 with 7 home runs and 53 RBIs.

In 1977, Braun was traded to the Kansas City Royals, where he played for two seasons. He was then traded to the Toronto Blue Jays in 1979 and played for them until 1982. Braun had a solid season with the Blue Jays in 1980, hitting .283 with 8 home runs and 50 RBIs.

Braun was then traded to the Detroit Tigers in 1983 and played for them until 1985. He was primarily a pinch hitter and utility player during his time with the Tigers. Braun retired from baseball after the 1985 season.

Overall, Braun had a solid career in the Major Leagues, playing for four different teams over 15 seasons. He finished his career with a .271 batting average, 46 home runs, and 421 RBIs. Braun was known for his versatility and ability to play multiple positions, which made him a valuable asset to his teams.

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