He was assigned to the San Diego Padres of the Pacific Coast League .
Of course , the scouts the noticed and the Red Sox signed the 6 - 4 190 lb string bean outfielder in December of 1937 .
string bean outfielder was assigned to the San Diego Padres of the Pacific Coast League .
Of course , the scouts the noticed and the Red Sox signed the 6 - 4 190 lb string bean outfielder in December of 1937 .