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Lilliquist was the sixth selection nationwide in the June 1987 draft. He was one of several young Braves pitchers to do well at the start of 1989 and showed good control. (JFC)

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. » May 1, 1990: The Braves Derek Lilliquist homers twice in a 5–2 win over the Mets, becoming the first pitcher to do so since Jim Gott in 1985. » April 13, 1994: Indians P Derek Lilliquist is credited with Cleveland's 6-5 win without retiring a batter. With two outs in 9th of a 5-5 tie, the runner on 1B, Rex Hudler, is thrown out trying to steal. The Indians go on to score in the 10th to win the game.