National Catholic Register, Kathy Schiffer: When the San Diego Padres drafted Matt LaChappa for their minor league team in 1993, they had high hopes that the tall, lanky left-handed pitcher would be a great asset. According to the Padres’ assistant general manager Fred Uhlman Jr., the 18-year-old LaChappa “had good command and really above-average poise and mound presence…. He was really mature for his age. He was definitely a prospect.” More here.
