Meet The 449th Overall Pick Turned MLB Phenom

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• From no-name 449th overall pick to rising MLB phenom

• This $7 team evaded bankruptcy and shocked the sports world

• The 12-year-old bat boy who made baseball history

Let’s dive in, shall we?

On this day in 1991, which AL home run leader was sent back to the minors for not running out a ground ball?

• A) Manny Ramirez

• B) Albert Belle

• C) Jose Canseco

• D) Mark McGwire

The answer is at the end of this email! Look for the ⭐ emoji.

Meet The 449th Overall Pick Turned MLB Phenom

Just a few games into his pro baseball career, Louie Varland was facing a potential career-ending injury.

As a late-round pick from a small D2 school, he understood the reality of his situation.

The clock was ticking, and he had to figure it out.

Fast.