Thomas John Evans (born July 9, 1974 in

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) is a former professional

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. Between 1997 and 2000, Evans played for the

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(1997–98) and Texas Rangers (2000). in

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. He batted and threw right-handed.

Career

In a three-season career, Evans posted a .255

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with one

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and seven RBI in 42

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. After his major league career, Evans played two seasons in Japan for the

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and the

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. He also played in the LVBP in Venezuela with the

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. In , while playing for the

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in the

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organization, Evans received a 15-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball's minor-league drug treatment and prevention program.Trio of Pirates Minor Leaguer's suspended for steroids

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