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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He started in right field for the Cardinals that night, hitting in the No. 2 spot against the Padres. In the seventh inning, the outfielder launched a three-run home run. “I pitched the report,” said Doug Brocail (pictured), Ankiel’s victim in a 5-0 Cardinals win. “I have no idea how he hit that ball. It’s good to see the kid back, though.”

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