WSJ: Dave Winfield

The MLB outfielder was drafted out of high school; he chose college instead

Dave Winfield, 74, is a former Major League Baseball right fielder who played for six teams and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001. He is the author of “Touching All the Bases” (Matt Holt), a memoir. He spoke with Marc Myers. [Photo above of Dave Winfield at the Baseball Hall of Fame in July 2025 by Jim McIssac courtesy of Getty Images]

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