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This is an Upper Deck "Top Prospects" card. The date on the front is 1998, but the copyright on the back is 1999.
The San Bernardino Stampede was a high-A team. I believe they are now known as Inland Empire 66ers of San Bernardino. (And I thought the "Las Vegas 51s" and the "Montgomery Biscuits" were odd names.)
Interesting photo. It's almost a pitcher-like pose. Very butch.
And here's the back:
It says:
Crosby is a lefty-hitting outfielder who spent last summer honing his talents at San Bernardino of the Class-A California League. The one-time Rice standout has already drawn comparisons to former Philadelphia center fielder Lenny Dykstra. Bubba was the top Dodger draft pick in 1998.
