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| born April
12, 1975 resides Brookline, MA acquired 1998 New Player Draft |
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| Ian Lev was drafted by the White Sox in 1998 and
quickly became valued for his versatility. On August 2, 1998, Lev became the first
(and still only) player in White Sox history to play all 9 positions over the course
of his career. Lev played firstbase, pitcher, shortstop, left field and catcher that
day to complete the feat in a single season. He played great defense wherever he
played. Once playing thirdbase versus the Braves in May 1999, Lev made the play of
the game when he turned a solo double play. With men on 1st and 2nd and no out, Lev
scooped a quick shot to third, tagged the bag, and gunned to first for the Sox' first
double-play of the season. Lev also had pop in his stick. When he hit .278 his rookie
season, half of his hits were for extra bases, allowing him to slug .472. Lev retired
midway through the 1999 season. Boston White Sox Career Statistics: BATTING
PITCHING
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