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Eric Rataczak\u2019s journey to professional baseball has not been easy. He has had to battle all the way from club baseball to the NCAA Division I level and now two levels away from Major League Baseball.<\/p>\n

It is a journey that has seen him traverse the country and the world in the hopes of accomplishing his dreams.<\/p>\n

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During his time in the minors, Eric Rataczak has played at the A, A+ and AA levels.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Contributed \/ Eric Rataczak <\/p>\n

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