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 played for the Cardinals, Royals, Braves, Nationals, Astros, and Mets. His finest season came in 2008, when he amassed 25 homers and 71 RBI in 120 games, hitting .264/.337/.506. His last game came in a Mets loss to the Marlins on June 8, 2013, a month shy of his 34th birthday.

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