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Karsten Whitson Explains Not Signing with the Padres.

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"Mentally and physically, I thought I’d be ready for pro ball, but then I get here to Florida and I hardly could walk after just a week of workouts," he said. "I’m just glad I am here at Florida and can work on things like staying in shape and work ethic. It has been wonderful so far." I've never heard of anyone being too scared to go pro. I guess Whitson volunteered to be that guy.