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 didn’t disappoint in his first season as a pro. Ankiel pitched to a 2.63 ERA in 28 starts in 1998, starting the season with the Single-A Peoria Chiefs before a promotion to the Prince William Cannons of Advanced A ball. The lefty, who turned 19 partway through the season, led the minors with 222 strikeouts.