A high school basketball All-American, Dean signed with the Dodgers in 1964 for a $60,000 bonus. A reliable fielder, he was a poor hitter. In 101 games with the Padres in 1969, his most active major-league season, he hit only .176.
A high school basketball All-American, Dean signed with the Dodgers in 1964 for a $60,000 bonus. A reliable fielder, he was a poor hitter. In 101 games with the Padres in 1969, his most active major-league season, he hit only .176.
