Lawrence David Biittner is a former professional baseball player whose 14 seasons in Major League Baseball

Major League Baseball

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 were spread out amongst several teams. Biittner was originally drafted by the Washington Senators

Texas Rangers (baseball)

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 in the 10th round of the 1968 amateur draft

1968 Major League Baseball Draft

-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1968 Major League Baseball draft.* Did not sign- Background :The Los Angeles Dodgers laid the groundwork for their championship clubs of the 1970s with an outstanding draft...

, and would go on to play several different positions, including all three outfield positions, first base and designated hitter

Designated hitter

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. He also pitched two innings for the Chicago Cubs

Chicago Cubs

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 in 1977, giving up six earned runs and striking out three.

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