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Esteban Luis Yan (born on June 22, 1975 in Campiña del Seibo, Dominican Republic) is a relief pitcher for the Hanshin Tigers of Japan's Central League. He signed with the Tigers as an American minor-league free agent after being let go by the Kansas City Royals. He was signed by the Royals on July 27, 2006, shortly after his release by the Cincinnati Reds on July 25.
Previously, Yan played with the Baltimore Orioles (1996-97), Tampa Bay Devil Rays (1998-2002), Texas Rangers (2003), St. Louis Cardinals (2003), Detroit Tigers (2004), the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2005-06) and the Cincinnati Reds (2006). Yan was designated for assignment by the Reds on July 14, 2006.. At 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m), 255 lb (116 kg), he bats and throws right handed.
He was referenced in "C.E. D'oh," an episode of the television show The Simpsons.
* Bart: "I'm Tomokazu Ohka of the Montreal Expos!"
* Milhouse: "Oh yeah? Well I'm Esteban Yan of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays!"
On June 4, 2000 Yan hit a home run in his first major league at bat, on the first pitch.
In a nine-season career, Yan has posted a 31-38 record with 50 saves and a 5.17 ERA in 396 games played.