Despite being an All - City basketball player , he hoped to play baseball in college .
Pitching for Fresno High School , Seaver compensated for his lack of size and strength by developing great control on the mound .
Despite being an All - City basketball player , Seaver hoped to play baseball in college .
Pitching for Fresno High School , Seaver compensated for his lack of size and strength by developing great control on the mound .