Drafted in the 21st round (627th overall) by the Los Angeles Angels in 1997.
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Despite being drafted in the 21st round out of George Mason in 1997, Colangelo needed just 442 at-bats before reaching the majors in June 1999. He hit .346 in the minors and went 1-for-2 in his major league debut. But he hasn't played a pro game since. Colangelo, who missed half of 1998 with an ankle injury, tore ligaments in an outfield collison with Reggie Williams in his first big league game and was lost for the season. He reinjured the thumb that winter in Venezuela, then tore the labrum in his right shoulder in spring training last year, necessitating season-ending surgery. The Angels removed him from their 40-man roster in October, when he was claimed on waivers by the Diamondbacks, who lost him on waivers 12 days later to the Padres. If he's healthy, Colangelo could serve as a bat off the big league bench or possibly something more. He's an adequate left fielder who lacks the home run power teams want out of the position, but he can drive the ball to the gaps and consistently gets on base.
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