Von Ohlen\'s was selected by the New York Mets out of Flushing High School in the 17th round of the 1976 Major League Baseball draft. He spent six seasons in the Mets farm system without making it to the majors, and he was granted free agency after the 1982 season.\n', '

Von Ohlen signed with the St. Louis Cardinals, who finally gave him a Major League trial. He pitched two seasons for St. Louis, appearing in 73 games with an ERA of 3.23. He was released by the Cardinals and signed with the Cleveland Indians. In 1985, Von Ohlen put up an ERA of 2.91 in 26 appearances, but was released after the season.\n', '

Von Ohlen started the 1986 season with the Miami Marlins, an independent team in the Florida State League. He was purchased from them in June by the Oakland Athletics, where he pitched in 28 games between 1986 and 1987 before again being released. He returned to the Marlins to start the 1988 season before being re-signed by Oakland, finishing his professional career with the Tacoma Tigers in the A\'s organization.\n', '

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