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Scott Kindell kept in shape, returned, saw 5 pro seasons

Released by the Yankees after two season in rookie ball, Scott Kindell got a job, but also kept in shape, The Stuart News wrote in September 1993. Then, after a season away, his friends read about a Mets tryout locally, The News wrote . "They saw it in the paper and asked if I wanted to go," Kindell told The News then. "I still wanted to play, so I figured I'd give it a shot." The left-hander did and he got signed. He ended up playing in three more seasons , for five in all. He topped out briefly at AA. Kindell's career began in 1990, signed by the Yankees out of Fort Pierce Central High School. Kindell started with the Yankees in the rookie Gulf Coast League . He got four outings in 1990. He gave up four earned in 6.1 innings. He returned to the GCL for 1991. He saw 21 outings, four starts, that year. He ended with a 3.67 ERA and an 0-4 record. Kindell then got released and spent 1992 away from the game. He then signed with the Mets out of that tryout...

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