Paul Anacki had live arm, saw 2 pro rookie ball seasons
"He's very talented and has a live arm," Mazeika told The Republican. "I'm sure with good coaching in the minor league system he can continue to develop. The key will be if he can stay healthy."
Anacki had already suffered ankle injuries to that point. Anacki ultimately suffered an elbow injury and saw just two seasons. He spent both in rookie ball.
Anacki's career began that year in 1990, taken by the Red Sox in the seventh round of the previous year's draft out of Sandwich High School. He then chose to attend a year at Wilbraham & Monson College.
At Wilbraham & Monson, Anacki went seven innings, giving up eight hits in an April 1990 win. He then struck out 10, giving up one hit in another seven-inning effort later that month.
Anacki started with the Red Sox in the rookie Gulf Coast League. He got in to 12 games, starting four. He ended with a 6.75 ERA.
He then missed all of 1991 after ulnar nerve surgery. He returned to the GCL for 1992. He saw two relief outings, giving up four earned in 3.2 innings of work. He then moved on, after feeling he wasn't getting enough innings, The Boston Globe wrote.
- Springfield Republican, May 23, 1990: Wilbraham & Monson pitcher turns pro
Made the Majors:1,481-31.8%
Never Made Majors:3,181-68.2%-X