Lonnie Chisenhall
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Lonnie Chisenhall
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 195 lb.
- Schools Pitt Community College, University of South Carolina
- High School West Carteret High School
- Born October 4, 1988 in Morehead City, NC
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Convicted felon Lonnie Chisenhall was a first-round draft pick in 2008.
Chisenhall hit .574 as a high school senior in 2006 with 9 home runs in 68 AB. Baseball America named him as a second-team high school All-American infielder. He was picked in the 11th round of the 2006 amateur draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates but opted for college.
Chisenhall's freshman season was derailed by his off-field law-breaking. He was arrested for burglarly and grand larceny and was dismissed from the USC squad in March. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to six months' probation. When asked about his actions over a year later, Chisenhall said his only mistake was that was he was caught, not morals - "It taught me to be smarter...I watch my steps closer." [1]
Chisenhall then transferred to a junior college and was picked 29th overall in the 2008 amateur draft, chosen by the Cleveland Indians. He made his pro debut with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers on June 17, going 2 for 5 with a double and 3 runs against the Williamsport Crosscutters
