When it came down to making a selection with their first-round pick (#3 overall) on June 4th, 1990, the Phillies had narrowed the possibilities down to two primary candidates--University of Iowa shortstop Tim Costo and So-Cal high school shortstop-turned-catcher Mike Lieberthal. Despite his relative youth and inexperience, the Phillies ended up going with the 18-year-old Lieberthal. ""I've scouted since 1967," Philly scout Jeff Hankins said by way of explanation, "and...
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