After graduating from high school, Kaufman received an athletic
scholarship to
Iowa State University. He then worked his way through the
minors with ease, even setting the
International League record for
saves in a season (25). He was then recognized for his efforts by the Yankees, who called him up in 1982. He remained a Yankee through the 1983 season, but was traded to the California Angels after the season for
infielder Tim Foli. He only played one season with the Angels; his career was cut short by a career ending
elbow surgery. He retired after the surgery with a career
ERA of 4.48, 50
strikeouts, a save, and an overall
record of 3–3. Kaufman currently coaches the
JV team at
Glenwood, Iowa. ==References==