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FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»June 2, 1987: The Mariners select Cincinnati high schooler Ken Griffey Jr., the son of Braves OF Ken Griffey, with the first pick overall in the free-agent draft. Picking 2nd, the Pirates take Mark Merchant, while the Twins take another high schooler Willie Banks with the 3rd pick. The Cubs pick Mike Harkey and the White Sox pick Jack McDowell with the 6th selection. McDowell will be the first of this class to reach the majors, Picking 9th, the Royals take Kevin Appier and on the 58th round, take UCLA's Jeff Conine. With the 22nd pick, the Astros take Seton Hall's Craig Biggio, who will be the first non-pitcher from the draft to make the majors. Picking 6th in the first round, the Braves select Derek Lilliquist, and on the 13th round take Mike Stanton. Because of his expected high price tag, Mike Mussina is selected in the 13th round. Albert Belle, suspended by LSU's coach after chasing a fan, goes to the Indians in round 2. Robb Nen goes in the 32nd round.
»August 21, 1990:
Billy Hatcher ties a major-league record with four doubles to pace the Reds to an 8–1 win over the Cubs. Rick Mahler beats Mike Harkey. The only score for Chicago in Ryne Sandberg's 29th homer.
»August 25, 1992:
Chicago P Mike Harkey makes it into the boxscore of the Cubs’ game against the Padres, but doesn’t throw a pitch. While warming up, he strains a groin muscle and has to be replaced by Jeff Robinson. The Padres defeat the Cubs, 7-4.
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