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This Day in LSB History

By Adam J. Morris
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 05: Actress Christine Taylor speaks to the media during a a press conference for the BNP Paribas Showdown on March 5, 2012 at the Essex House in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for StarGames)
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 05: Actress Christine Taylor speaks to the media during a a press conference for the BNP Paribas Showdown on March 5, 2012 at the Essex House in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for StarGames)
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One year ago today, we poured one out on the curb for former Ranger second round draft choice Johnny Whittleman, who was drafted out of high school in the hopes that he could be a power-hitting third baseman, but who ultimately turned into a light-hitting first baseman.

Whittleman, of course, was struck by the "Rangers 2nd round draft pick curse" (watch your back, Robbie Ross!), and was, again of course, shipped off to the Island of Misfit Former Rangers, a/k/a the Kansas City Royals.