Switch-pitcher comes to Rays with 42nd pick Despite rare ability, Vettleson likely to make name in outfield By Bill Chastain / MLB.com 06/08/10 ST. PETERSBURG -- Drew Vettleson, a high school outfielder/pitcher from Silverdale, Wash., became the third and final pick of the Rays on Monday, Day 1 of the 2010 First-Year Player Draft. The Rays selected Vettleson with their "sandwich pick," which was the 42nd overall of the Draft. Vettleson is also a high school player and possesses the rare ability of being able to throw right-handed and left-handed. Though he can touch 90 mph on the mound, he is known as a better outfield prospect with power potential from the left side. Read More Switch-pitcher: More than just a novelty act Carla Swank | Rivals High April 19, 2010 New York Yankees pitcher Pat Venditte got the attention of the sports world last month when he became baseball's first "switch-pitcher" in a spring training game - throwing to batters...
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