The Story of an MLB Pitcher Who Literally Forgot How to Pitch, Then Returned to the Majors at a New Position

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Ankiel opened the 2007 season with the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds. He was one of the level’s best outfielders, hitting .267/.314/.568 with 32 homers, most in the Pacific Coast League, and driving in 89 runs, tied for second, through 102 games. He started in the Triple-A All-Star Game and got a call-up on August 9.