Shawon Dunston was the first overall pick in the 1982 MLB draft by the Chicago Cubs, and played for the Cubs, San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cleveland Indians, St Louis Cardinals and New York Mets .
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13 Facts About Shawon Dunston
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Shawon Dunston played for the school's baseball team as an infielder.
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Shawon Dunston was the first player from the New York area to be chosen with the first overall pick in the draft.
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Shawon Dunston competed with Larry Bowa for the role as the starting shortstop for the Cubs in spring training in 1985.
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The Cubs opted not to protect Shawon Dunston from being eligible to be selected in the 1992 Major League Baseball expansion draft, but neither the Colorado Rockies nor the Florida Marlins selected him.
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Shawon Dunston signed with the Cubs for the 1997 season, receiving $2 million.
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Shawon Dunston hit two home runs in his first game with the Pirates, and three in his first three games.
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Shawon Dunston became a free agent after the season and signed with the Cardinals for the 2000 season.
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Shawon Dunston signed with the Giants that next offseason, playing with them in 2001 and 2002.
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Shawon Dunston reached the 2002 World Series, his first, as a member of the Giants.
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Shawon Dunston hit a home run off Kevin Appier of the Anaheim Angels in game six, but the Angels won the game and the series.
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Shawon Dunston seldom walked, so in spite of his batting average, his on-base percentage was the second-worst among players with at least 4500 plate appearances during their careers.
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Shawon Dunston won the 1996 Willie Mac Award for his spirit and leadership.
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