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Originally Posted by bobw
ARLINGTON -- Kenny Esposito was a lifelong Yankees fan from Long Island who loved to play the guitar. He was also a left-handed pitcher of considerable ability.
The Mets took him in the second round of the 1969 MLB Draft out of Nassau County Community College. At the time, the Mets' director of player development was Whitey Herzog.
How the Rule 5 Draft works
Three years later, on Nov. 2, 1972, Herzog was hired as manager of the Rangers. So obviously Herzog followed Esposito closely as the young left-hander tried to make his way through the Mets' farm system.
That winter, Esposito was the first ever selection by the Rangers in the annual Rule 5 Draft. But Esposito did not make the Rangers and pitched just two more seasons in professional baseball. He ended up in a popular two-man rock group, Mike and Kenny on Long Island.
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Hi Bobw!
Thanks a million for your info!!! So what you're saying is that Esposito was released by the Rangers before the end of Spring Training. I label each player in each season and file them in what I call my "Home Folders", those that can't be made into portraits for MVP2005 and those that were traded or injured or released before the end of the particular season. Looks like I have to put a "Re" for released on Mr. Esposito. Thanks a Million Bobw for the valuable info!!!
BRobby5