Phillies first-round draft pick in 1966, Steve Arlin, was one of the more heralded players in that draft, concluding a sterling career and Ohio State that included his being names MVP of the College World Series. In that series he threw a 15-inning complete game against Washington State, striking out 20 and winning 1-0 .
He would subsquently be named to the Ohio State and College Baseball Halls of Fame.
Arlin was drafted 13th overall by the Phillies, but was only 11-21 in three minor league seasons. The Padres selected him in the expansion draft, and he made his MLB debut in June of 1969. After retiring after the 1974 season, he became a full-time practicing dentist.
From the Lexibell files, part of the Sporting News archives.
