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In 1988, the Dodgers selected Mike Piazza with the 1,390th pick as a result of the manager s debt of gratitude to Piazza s father. Piazza went on to have a successful 16-year career in the league and is now considered one of the greatest offensive catchers of all time.

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In 1988, the Dodgers selected Mike Piazza with the 1,390th pick as a result of the manager’s debt of gratitude to Piazza’s father. Piazza went on to have a successful 16-year career in the league and is now considered one of the greatest offensive catchers of all time.

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