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Tampa Catholic High School pitcher Mark Mitchelson chose his college in May 1987, Hillsborough Community College, The Tampa Tribune wrote . His high school coach Joe Caro explained to The Tribune what could happen next for Mitchelson. The tag on him," Caro told The Tribune , "is he has enormous potential. He's a big kid, about 6-foot-3, and he's a left-hander. And once he puts on some weight, he could be a prospect." Mitchelson eventually became enough of a prospect to turn pro. His pro career lasted three seasons . He topped out at high-A. Mitchelson's career began in 1990, signed by the Red Sox as an undrafted free agent out of Hillsborough . At Hillsborough, Mitchelson helped his team to the 1988 National Junior College World Series title , defeating defending champ San Jacinto to make the title game. "I only pitched one good game this year, and believe it or not, that team wore the same colors as these guys," Mitchelson told The Associated P...