Steven Joseph Wojciechowski (born July 29, 1970) is an American former

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player. A left-handed

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, he played parts of three seasons in

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(MLB) for the

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in 1995–1997. Wojciechowski grew up in Calumet City, IL with three sisters and a brother. He attended TF North High School there. Steve attended Saint Xavier University and was drafted by the

in the 4th round of the

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. He now resides in East Grand Rapids, Michigan with his wife, Stacey Elmquist-Wojciechowski. He teaches Geography and World History at East Grand Rapids Middle School. He also, is the pitching coach for the Aquinas Saints a NAIA baseball team in the WHAC conference.

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1970 births Living people American expatriate baseball players in Canada American people of Polish descent Baseball coaches from Illinois Calgary Cannons players Edmonton Trappers players Fresno Grizzlies players Gulf Coast Twins players High school baseball coaches in the United States Huntsville Stars players Major League Baseball pitchers Modesto A's players Oakland Athletics players People from Blue Island, Illinois Saint Xavier Cougars baseball players Salt Lake Buzz players Sonoma County Crushers players Southern Oregon A's players Baseball players from Cook County, Illinois {{US-baseball-pitcher-1970s-stub