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Archive Home > 2009 > April > 12 > Walk-on to major leaguer? It’s not impossible

Walk-on to major leaguer? It’s not impossible

By Jack Curry / The Bulletin
April 12, 2009

Eric Karros remembers being among the 60 or 70 prospects for one or two walk-on spots on the UCLA baseball team. Karros, a talented high school player, took batting practice alongside a few wannabes who decided blue jeans were their best choice as uniform pants that day.

Karros made the team,....

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