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John Malzone could play both second and third, a luxury for the AAA Pawtucket Red Sox, Pawtucket manager Buddy Bailey told The Boston Globe in June 1993. But Bailey also admired Malzone for his competitiveness, he told The Globe . "He's a tough competitor with a lot of grit," Bailey told The Globe of Malzone. "His tools wouldn't be that impressive on a scouting report, but he's got the heart of a tiger. He comes to beat you every night." Malzone made Pawtucket that year in his fifth season as a pro. He went on to see two more campaigns, but he ended short of the majors . Malzone's career began in 1989, taken by the Red Sox in the 39th round of the draft out of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts . Malzone followed his father Frank Malzone to the pros. The father saw the majors over 12 seasons, 11 with the Red Sox. The younger Malzone started with the Red Sox in the rookie Gulf Coast League as a pitcher. He saw 15 outings and went 3-5, with a ...