Features on each member of the 1990 Charlotte Knights, AA affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, as included in that year's team set.
Charlotte Knights (25)
- Alex Arias got his ring with the Marlins, saw 11 ML seasons
- Dick Canan felt no butterflies in AAA debut, missed majors
- Frank Castillo saw 13 majors seasons, passed in 2013
- Rusty Crockett got hit off Clemens, played six seasons
- Lance Dickson felt, even as a first-round pick, he had to earn the majors; He saw bigs over three starts, 2/9/21
- Darrin Duffy proved capable over seven pro seasons; Made AAA, 3/6/21
- Butch Garcia hit well early in minors for Indians; Played across eight seasons, made AAA, 2/26/21
- Richie Grayum really learned the game in college, then played six pro seasons; Passed in 2020, 3/1/21
- Ty Griffin knew importance of a degree, even as first-rounder; Played nine seasons, made AA, then finished school, 2/20/21
- Bob Grimes used his training experience over three decades in minors, 3/4/21
- Phil Hannon showed persistence, got pro contract; Saw five seasons, made AA, later coached, 3/12/21
- Tommy Helms both played and coached in majors with Pete Rose; In 1989, he took over after Rose's ban, 2/26/21
- Bill Kazmierczak threw two no-hitters in 1988, almost threw third; Then shoulder problems hit, 2/17/21
- Rick Kranitz has gained knowledge, experience over four decades in game, as ML coach, 2/8/21
- Jay Loviglio assessed talent over long minors coaching career; Saw bigs as player, 3/5/21
- Chuck Mount worked to be consistent over six pro seasons; Made AAA, 2/26/21
- Ray Mullino watched one of his players get drafted, years earlier, he was the one being drafted; Played five seasons, 2/15/21
- John Posey took chance to impress scouts in high school; Saw five-season pro career, made AAA, 2/27/21
- Brett Robinson impressed in pro debut season; Later made AA, missed bigs, 3/12/21
- John Stefero signed with his hometown team, then hit back-to-back game-winners, 2/23/21
- Glenn Sullivan played pro baseball and college football; Made AAA in pro baseball, not bigs, 2/13/21
- Chico Walker knew playing time made a difference; Saw time in 11 ML seasons, 2/12/21
- Rick Wilkins saw time in 11 major league seasons, but none like 1993 with Cubs, 3/10/21
- Fernando Zarranz proved a solid starter and reliever over seven pro seasons; Made AAA, not bigs, 2/14/21
Love this series! Great research and great nuggets of information!
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