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47. John Wetteland

47. John Wetteland
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: August 21, 1966 in San Mateo, CA USA
  • Weight: 195 lbs.
  • Height: 6'2"
  • Bats: R
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: May 31, 1989
  • Final Game: September 20, 2000
  • Rolaids Relief Man Award - 1996
  • TSN Fireman of the Year - 1996
  • World Series MVP - 1996
  • Cy Young - 1999
  • MVP - 1992
  • MVP - 1993
  • MVP - 1996
  • MVP - 1998
 
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The closer for the Montreal Expos for three seasons, John Wetteland would accumulate 105 Saves for the team with each year showcasing his relieving ability better than the year before.  Wetteland would become a three-time All-Star with the New York Yankees later in his career.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Pitcher
  • Acquired: Traded from the Cincinnati Reds with Bill Risley for Willie Green, Dave Martinez and Scott Ruskin 12/11/91.
  • Departed: Traded to the New York Yankees for Fernando Seguignol and Cash 4/5/95.
  • Games Played: 189
  • Notable Statistics: 17 Wins
    13 Losses
    2.32 ERA
    159 Games Finished
    105 Saves
    232.1 Innings Pitched
    280 Strikeouts
    2.54 FIP
    1.089 WHIP
    3.29 SO/BB
    7.2 bWAR

    No Playoff Games
  • Major Accolades and Awards: None
  • Other Points of Note: Highest Win Probability Added (1993)

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