George Canale
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George Anthony Canale is a retired Major League Baseball
first baseman
. He played during three seasons at the major league level for the Milwaukee Brewers
. He was drafted by the Brewers in the 6th round of the 1986 amateur draft
. Canale played his first professional season with their rookie league Helena Gold Sox in , and his last with the Pittsburgh Pirates
' Triple-A Nashville Sounds
in .
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
first baseman
First baseman
First base, or 1B, is the first of four stations on a baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a baserunner in order to score a run for that player's team...
. He played during three seasons at the major league level for the Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
. He was drafted by the Brewers in the 6th round of the 1986 amateur draft
1986 Major League Baseball Draft
The 1986 Major League Baseball Draft was the 22nd MLB draft that took place in 1986. During this draft, five all-stars were drafted in five different teams.-First round selections:...
. Canale played his first professional season with their rookie league Helena Gold Sox in , and his last with the Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
' Triple-A Nashville Sounds
Nashville Sounds
The Nashville Sounds are a minor league baseball team of the Pacific Coast League , and the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. They are located in Nashville, Tennessee, and are named for the city's association with the music industry...
in .