Belarus isn’t Russia, but that is ok.  Aleksandra Gerasimenya from that nation is a beautiful swimmer and the good doctor enjoys all of her!  I’m not wrong am I?

Big Wave Surfing.  Is that the same as regular surfing?  The good doctor is no expert on that, but I am on the lovely ladies and I have a big wave for the hot Brazilian big wave surfer, Maya Gabeira.

Nope.  The good doctor has it right.  Olia Burtaev is from Australia, not Eastern Europe.  This swimming damsel is part of the Australian Synchronized Swim Team, and is usually the cutie you can’t take your eye off of.  I know that I cannot!

Great closers are characterized by their unwavering confidence when pitching, but John Wetteland brought an additional element of physical intimidation to the ninth inning. After joining the Montreal Expos from the Cincinnati Reds in December 1991, this broad-shouldered right-hander showcased a blazing fastball in the high-90s and a fierce competitive spirit. During a focused three-year period in French Canada, Wetteland evolved from a talented yet inconsistent young pitcher into one of the most dominant and feared closers in Major League Baseball, setting the benchmark for late-inning mastery.

His debut at the Stade Olympique bullpen in 1992 immediately highlighted his elite power pitching. Taking on the vacant closer role, Wetteland overwhelmed National League batters, earning 37 saves and striking out 99 batters in only 83.1 innings. His knack for consistently missing bats in crucial moments provided Montreal with a psychological advantage, making any late-inning lead nearly unassailable.

The following summer, he further honed his skills, delivering a standout performance during the 1993 season. With an impressive 1.37 ERA and a 1.012 WHIP, Wetteland used his power pitching to achieve a career-best 43 saves. He struck out 113 batters in 85.1 innings, with over 44% of his recorded outs coming from strikeouts.

In the 1994 season, he was a highly effective reliever, recording 25 saves for the Expos, who had the best record in baseball before the strike ended the season early. However, the financial consequences of the strike led Montreal to trade him to the New York Yankees in April 1995 to reduce payroll. Wetteland gained national fame with the Yankees, earning the 1996 World Series MVP and making three All-Star appearances with both the Yankees and Texas Rangers. Nonetheless, the core skills that defined his elite closing career were firmly established while he played in Canada.

Wetteland pitched in 189 relief Games, with a 17–13 record, 2.32 ERA, and 1.09 WHIP. Over 232.1 innings, he secured 105 saves, struck out 280 batters, and posted a 167 ERA+.