Michael David Bertotti (born January 18, 1970) is a retired

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. He played during three seasons at the major league level for the

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. He was signed by the White Sox in the 31st round of the 1991 amateur draft. He was given a $1,000 signing bonus upon his request. Bertotti played his first professional season with their Class-A (Short Season)

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in , and his last with the

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' Triple-A

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in . Bertotti played college baseball for

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