Ryan Anthony Klesko

Ryan Klesko is known for playing Left Field, although this year he has
the honors of playing first base.  He bats and throws left-handed.  Ryan is
6-3 and weighs 220.  He was born on 6-12-71 in Westminster, Calif.  He is
currently residing in Boynton Beach, Fla., but just purchased land in the Atlanta
area.
Ryan was acquired by the Braves in fifth round selection in the 1989 June
free agent draft.  He is signed through 2001.
Ryan is single.
Klesko led the Braves in home runs in 1996 (34) and 1997 (24).  He missed
some of the season last year with an appendectomy.  In 1994, he was selected
to the Topps Major League Rookie All-Star team and finished third in the
National League Rookie of the Year Voting.
Ryan enjoys watching NASCAR!