The Minnesota Twins are working toward another playoff appearance after a long layoff, something that they did in 1987 before they
After being integral to bringing in the starting shortstop for the 1987 team, a former Twins shortstop came back to primarily play DH for the 87 team.
Background
Smalley was originally the #1 draft pick of the Texas Rangers in the January phase of the 1974 draft back when MLB had a draft in January and July after a college career with the University of Southern California. He reached the majors quickly, playing 78 games for the Rangers in 1975.