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For every Barry Bonds, there is a Rich Aurilia. Not every MLB player finds sustained success at an elite level for a decade-plus in the big leagues, but that doesn't mean things can't click for one ...

James is a published author with multiple pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, space, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary.View full profile James is a ...