2005 – Singling off pitcher Brad Thompson in a St. Louis Cardinals intrasquad game, former pitching prospect Rick Ankiel goes 1 for 2 in his debut as a position player. Historic wildness and injuries ended the 25-year-old’s once very promising pitching career.

On March 10, — 2005 – Singling off pitcher Brad Thompson in a St. Louis Cardinals intrasquad game, former pitching prospect Rick Ankiel goes 1 for 2 in his debut as a position player. Historic wildness and injuries ended the 25-year-old’s once very promising pitching career.

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Baseball Reference March 10
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