During a 12-year career (from 1989-2000), he pitched for four different teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos, New York Yankees, and Texas Rangers. Offense: Turned himself into police on Aug. 26, 2005 three days after he drove away from police after being pulled over and allegedly having slurred speech and a strong odor of alcohol. Career stats: 47-41, 3.03 ERA, 497 games, 91 saves, 606 IP, 586 hits, 239 runs, 204 ER, 32 HR, 139 BB, 328 K in 12 seasons with Los Angeles Dodgers (1980-83, 1985), Minnesota Twins (1985), Texas Rangers (1987) and Yankees (1991-96). His 330 saves still rank 15th on the all-time saves list entering the 2020 season. Wetteland, 52, who was the 1996 World Yankee great John Wetteland, who was MVP of the 1996 World Series as the teams closer, was arrested this week on charges he sexually abused a male relative, officials said. John Wettelandsarrest on charges of child sex abuse is the worst turn for the former star Yankees and Rangers closer, who has faced troubles since retiring after the 2000 season. John Wetteland, the former Yankees and Rangers closer, was arrested Monday on child sex abuse charges, the Dallas Morning News reported. Wetteland saved 150 games for the Rangers in four seasons, helping Texas to a pair of American League West crowns. Yankees sign Troy Tulowitzki: What scout who saw workout says. Career stats: 126-114, 4.65 ERA, 377 games, 333 starts, 1 save, 2,099 IP, 2,352 hits, 1,170 runs, 1,084 ER, 259 HR, 604 BB, 1,382 K in 14 seasons with Pittsburgh Pirates (1995-98), Texas Rangers (1998-2000), Toronto Blue Jays (2000-02), Chicago White Sox (2003-04, 2008), Yankees (2004), Washington Nationals (2005), Oakland Athletics (2006-07), Los Angeles Dodgers (2007-08). Joined Yankees: Traded by Seattle Mariners to Yankees on Jan. 23, 2012 with RHP Vicente Campos for C Jesus Montero and RHP Hector Noesi. There has been no word yet from the prosecution on when or if the case will be retried and so Wetteland's defense had no public comment Friday afternoon. Punishment: Three years probation, $1,000 fine and 100 hours community service. Rangers officials said the team was no longer associated with Wetteland after the allegations were made public in 2019. This story was originally published September 2, 2022 3:00 PM. Kaley Johnson is the Star-Telegrams Seeking Justice reporter. No one knows what happened. Joined Yankees: Traded by Colorado Rockies to Yankees on July 28, 2005 for. Wetteland was elected to the Rangers Hall of Fame in 2005 and held a coaching and front office position with the team in the early 2000s. Heidi Pratt's Father Arrested on Child Sex Abuse Charges Bill Montag, 67, was charged with 3 counts of sexual assault on a child and one charge of incest Former Yankees pitcher John Wetteland will go to trial in March of 2020 after he was charged with alleged aggravated sexual assault of a child, according to the Dallas Morning News. A Denton County grand jury indicted Wetteland in 2019 on a charge of continuous sexual abuse of a child younger than age 14. The police report indicated Irabu had pushed the bartender into a wall, pulled his hair and broke nine whiskey bottles. Employees discovered the letter, the school districts chief technology officer testified Wednesday, and reported it to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Yankees stats: 23-14, 3.85 ERA, 260 games, 43 starts, 5 saves, 444.2 IP, 433 hits, 209 runs, 190 ER, 47 HR, 182 BB, 446 K. in seven seasons (2007-13). Ellwood only wrote that he had Mantle returned to his hotel. Business, Economics, and Finance. The inference is there is money to be made by accusing Wetteland, who made more than $33 million during his 11-year MLB career. Even if Wettland is found not guilty everyone will remember this story whether is true or not. MLB free agent tracker 2019 | Who signed, who's available. A Denton County judge on Friday declared a mistrial in the child sexual assault case against John Wetteland, a former Texas Rangers player who is accused of molesting a boy three times more. Departed Yankees: Traded to Anaheim Angels on Dec. 5, 1996 for RHP Jeremy Blevins and 3B Ryan Kane. In her spare time, she fosters kittens and drinks too much coffee. Jury selection reportedly began on Monday. He began 2006 as the Washington Nationals bullpen coach but was relieved of his duties that June. Departed Yankees: Granted free agency on Oct. 29, 2004. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. A manslaughter conviction could have led to a 15-year prison sentence. Punishment: Ordered on April 29, 2002 to 22 months in prison. In his testimony, the accuser said he did not want to report the abuse and wanted an apology from Wetteland, according to the Denton Record-Chronicle. accusations of sexually assaulting a child. A probable cause affidavit says Wetteland is accused of sexually assaulting a child who was known to him. Obviously an elevated heart is the complete opposite of someone attempting suicide. Offense: Arrested in January 2003 for driving with a suspended license. Aggravated sexual assault of a child is a first-degree felony punishable by up to life in prison. Offense: Arrested on July 31, 1979 in Miami when police found a kilogram of cocaine and two loaded guns after pulling him over. Yankees stats: 29-20, 4.80 ERA, 74 games, 64 starts, 395.2 IP, 397 hits, 224 runs, 211 ER, 68 HR, 142 BB, 315 K in three seasons (1997-99). According to prosecutor Lindsey Sheguit, the document was saved on the Argygle school Google account, and the school districts monitoring system flagged it. Punishment: Pleaded guilty and was sentenced to one year probation, a $400 fine and loss of driver's license for 60 days. 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Obviously he couldn't drive when he was three. Wetteland and his lawyer, Derek Adame, denied all charges last year. Ruth wound up playing center field for the final innings of a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Indians, going 0-for-1 with a walk and stolen base. Yankees stats: 3-8, 2.88 ERA, 122 games, 74 saves 125 IP, 94 hits, 45 runs, 40 ER, 15 HR, 35 BB, 135 K in two seasons (1995-96). Though he didn't enter a plea at the Denton County Courthouse, his. Departed Yankees: Traded to Arizona Diamondbacks on July 29, 2003 for OF David Dellucci, RHP Bret Prinz and C Jon-Mark Spowl. Offense: Arrested on June 8, 1921 in Manhattan for reckless driving after he was pulled over for speeding. Joined Yankees: Traded by Minnesota Twins to Yankees on Feb. 6, 1998 for OF Brian Buchanan, SS Cristian Guzman, LHP Eric Milton, RHP Danny Mota and cash. Baseball Star Child Sex Former All-Star closer John Wetteland, who pitched for several Major League Baseball teams from 1989 to 2000, was arrested on child sex abuse charges in Texas on. Here is our list with the player bios, offenses and punishment: Joined Yankees: Traded by Montreal Expos to Yankees on April 5, 1995 for 1B/OF Fernando Seguignol and cash. Career stats: .259 average, 5,418 AB, 898 runs, 1,401 hits, 256 doubles, 38 triples, 335 HR, 1,000 RBI, 816 BB, 1,352 K, 221 SB, 99 CS, .862 OPS, 1,583 games in 17 seasons with New York Mets (1983-90), Los Angeles Dodgers (1991-93), San Francisco Giants (1994) and Yankees (1995-99). JOHN WETTELAND, FORMER WORLD SERIES MVP, ARRESTED ON CHILD SEX ABUSE CHARGE, OFFICIALS SAY He is accused of forcing a relative to perform a sex act on him beginning in 2004 when the child was 4. Yankees stats: .349 average, 7,217 AB, 1,959 runs, 2,518 hits, 424 doubles, 106 triples, 659 HR, 1,978 RBI, 1,852 BB, 1,122 K, 4 SB, 3 CS, 668 OPS, 115 games in two seasons (1941-42). He's currently incarcerated at Gus Harrison Correctional Facility in Adrian, Mich. To view the nominated thread please. The All-Star closed out his career with a record of 48-45, 330 saves, 804 strike-outs and a 2.93 ERA from 1989-2000. You can find Matthew Postins on Twitter @PostinsPostcard. The Rangers inducted Wetteland into the teams Hall of Fame in 2005. In 2006 he worked as a bullpen coach for the Washington Nationals before heading to Seattle for two seasons in 2009 and 2010. Offense: Arrested in Lewisville, Texas on June 21, 2007 and charged with three counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child and two counts of indecency. John Wetteland, a former All-Star and World Series MVP, has been charged in Texas with continuous sex abuse of a child under age 14. Joined Yankees: Signed as amateur free agent in 1937. With the Yankees, he won the 1996 World Series over the . On cross examination from Derek Adame, one of Wettelands defense attorneys, the technology officer testified that the district could not know who wrote the letter, only that it was written on the accusers account. His breath test was 0.07, under the legal limit of 0.08. All rights reserved (About Us). The thought that someone can go to the police as an adult 15 years after and say that this happened to him when he was younger is scary. Wetteland, 56, was accused by a relative, according to The Dallas Morning News.The child said the pitcher who played for four teams over a 12-year career in the majors forced him to perform a sex . He expects a trial sometime at the end of the year or in early 2020. Crypto Attorney Derek . As of 2022, John Wetteland is married to Michele McCracken. John Wetteland was born in San Mateo, CA on August 21, 1966. Former MLB closer and 1996 World Series MVP John Wetteland was arrested Monday on a child sex abuse charge, authorities said. RHP Eduardo Sierra and RHP Ramon Ramirez. Punishment: Found guilty in September 2017 and sentenced to eight years in prison and a $1.3 million fine. Departed Yankees: Traded to Washington Senators on Jan. 29, 1943 with RHP Milo Candini for RHP Bill Zuber and cash. According to a biography published by the Seattle Mariners, Wetteland spent three seasons as a roving pitching coordinator for the Texas Rangers beginning in 2002. The former World Series MVP pitcher said he was innocent of the charge. Follow him on Twitter @RandyJMiller. Yankees stats: 18-10, 3.57 ERA, 229 games, 31 saves, 227 IP, 219 hits, 99 runs, 90 ER, 19 HR, 50 BB, 116 K in six seasons (1991-96). Joined Yankees: Traded by Toronto Blue Jays to Yankees on July 1, 2002 for LHP Scott Wiggins. The Yankees won the 1996 World Series, with Wetteland earning World Series MVP honors. Hospital officials say Wetteland was hospitalized for a mental health issue.. My dad gets an elevated heart rate watching the New York Mets every summer, but I don't think my mom is calling the police anytime soon. Offense: Arrested on Feb 9, 2018 in San Diego on felony charges of possessing and transporting a controlled substance with intent to sell. This report contains information from the Star-Telegram;s archives. 82 votes, 122 comments. The jury in Denton County (Texas) insisted it was deadlocked to the judge, who ruled on the mistrial after a day of deliberations. Wetteland pitched 12 seasons in the major leagues for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos, New York Yankees, and the Texas Rangers. A relative accused the 56-year-old of sexual assault between 2004 and 2006, beginning when the child was 4 years old. Texas Rangers Hall of Fame pitcher John Wetteland is accused of sexual assault of a child under the age of 14. Offense: Arrested in Berkley, Calif. California in April 1989 after a University of California employee noticed a loaded semi-automatic pistol on the floor of Canseco's Jaguar. Punishment: Sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty. The letter, which the accuser wrote in Google Docs, detailed allegations that Wetteland sexually assaulted him in a shower. Wetteland, who testified in his defense during the trial last week, faced three counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child. Former Yankees pitcher John Wetteland will return to court in March to face trial for alleged aggravated sexual assault of a child, court records show. Johns position is this is a false allegation, and we feel well be able to show that, Adame said. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 7/1/2022). Pitcher John Wetteland, the MVP of the 1996 World Series, was indicted on three charges of aggravated sexual assault of a child Thursday in Denton County, Texas. Former Texas Rangers pitcher John Wetteland is set to face trial in a Denton County court this week for accusations of sexually assaulting a child. Punishment: One month in jail, followed by two years house arrest and then three years of probation. Joined Yankees: Signed as amateur free agent on June 20, 1949. Maggie previously worked at the Chicago Tribune and The Columbus Dispatch. Career stats: .254 average, 7,599 AB, 1,204 runs, 1,933 hits, 383 doubles, 36 triples, 434 HR, 1,289 RBI, 891 BB, 1,748 K, 152 SB, 59 CS, .823 OPS, 2,196 games 17 seasons with Atlanta Braves (1996-2007), Los Angeles Dodgers (2008), Texas Rangers (2009), Chicago White Sox (2010) and Yankees (2011-12). Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Adame answered this question from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram after a May 2019 hearing: Why would someone accuse a person of such a heinous act if it is not true? He later held the same position for the 2009 and 2010 Mariners. Punishment: Sentenced on Nov. 9, 2000 to 40 days in jail. Defense attorneys declined to comment. After winning a World Series in New York in 1996, where he was named the series MVP, he landed in Arlington where he spent the final four years of his career setting a team record of 150 saves. Career stats: 194-112, 3.51 ERA, 430 games, 410 starts, 3 saves, 2,800.2 IP, 2,564 hits, 1,198 runs, 1,198 runs, 1,091 ER, 210 HR, 954 BB, 2,293 K in 16 seasons with New York Mets (1984-94), Yankees (1996-97, 2000), Cleveland Indians (1998-99), Houston Astros (2000) and Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2000). Yankees stats: .298 average, 8,102 AB, 1,676 runs, 2,415 hits, 344 doubles, 72 triples, 536 HR, 1,509 RBI, 1,733 BB, 1,710 K, 153 SB, 38 CS, .977 OPS, 2,401 games in 18 seasons (1951-68). The. A Denton County prosecutor and a court official said that the trial for the 55-year-old Trophy Club man is scheduled for that date. An 18 year man goes to the police and says when he was 3 years old his uncle exposed himself and he touched his pee pee. Wetteland, who now lives in Trophy Club, is. Randy Miller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. He was the 1996 World Series MVP with the New York Yankees and then signed a four-year deal with the Rangers. After beginning deliberations Friday around 9:30 a.m., the jury returned to the courtroom. Obviously this is a pretty sad story. Though Wetteland is in the Rangers Hall of Fame, the club no longer has official ties with him. Wetteland had been accused of abusing a child for two years starting in 2004 when the boy was 4 years old. 100% CAUCASIAN Our ethnicity data indicates the majority is Caucasian. Career stats: .289 average, 187 AB, 20 runs, 54 hits, 9 doubles, 1 triple, 3 HR, 12 RBI, 10 BB, 46 K, 3 SB, 2 CS, .721 OPS, 76 games in four seasons with Yankees (2015-17) and Cincinnati Reds (2018). Offense: Arrested in February 2017 in Cristobal, Dominican Republic for allegedly embezzling $6.3 million while he served as city mayor from 2010-16. Some have convicted of committing serious crimes that included time in prison - there are alums currently behind bars, in fact - while others committed lesser infractions. Our plea will be not guilty, and thats what our position will be, said Derek Adame of Denton, Wettelands attorney, shortly after a 2019 hearing in the case. Offense: Arrested on Oct. 25, 2000 after leaving a Tampa drug treatment center to allegedly use drugs with a friend. The judge in the child sex assault trial of former World Series MVP John Wetteland has declared a mistrial as the jury remained. Offense: Detained by an immigration official on a drug smuggling charge on Oct. 10, 2008 at the Tijuana, Mexico/California border for attempting to bring a fertility drug into the United States. Five closers in the top-15 are in the Hall of Fame; Billy Wagner, who ranks sixth with 422 saves, appeared on 31.7% percent of Hall of Fame ballots last year. John Wetteland, 56, is charged with three counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child. Yankees hitting stats: .349 average, 7,217 AB, 1,959 runs, 2,518 hits, 424 doubles, 106 triples, 659 HR, 1,978 RBI, 1,852 BB, 1,122 K, 110 SB, 117 CS, 1.195 OPS, 2,084 games in 15 seasons (1920-34). Did he molest a girl as well? Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. The first time Wetteland sexually abused him, he said, he was confused. Joined Yankees: Traded by Cleveland Indians to Yankees on Sept. 5, 1964 for players to be named and $75,000. Wetteland was first charged with the crimes more than three years ago. Dean was convicted in December for the shooting death of Atatiana Jefferson. The abuse impacted him deeply into his teenage years, he testified, causing incontinence, suicidal thoughts and self-harm. Wetteland is accused of forcing the relative to perform a sex act on him three times over a two-year period at his home in Bartonville, about 10 miles south of Denton, police wrote in an arrest-warrant affidavit. John Karl Wetteland is a retired American Major League Baseball pitcher who specialized as a closer. Wetteland was taken to Denton Regional Medical Center Thursday afternoon. Canseco pleaded no contest. He attended Cardinal Newman High School in California. Hot Stove Tracker Starting Lineups Transactions Postseason History Injury Report World Baseball Classic MLB Draft All-Star Game MLB Pipeline Great Stories. He's currently incarcerated at Coffield Unit in Tennessee Colony, Texas. Wetteland served as the bullpen coach for the 2006 Washington Nationals, although manager Frank Robinson removed him from that role midway through the year. Wetteland, 56, faces 25 years to life in prison on each of the three counts of the offense if he is found guilty. Yankees stats: .250 average, 631 AB, 95 runs, 158 hits, 41 doubles, 3 triples, 27 HR, 92 RBI, 66 BB, 112 K, 23 SB, 11 CS, .798 OPS, 320 games in two seasons (2002-03). Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. Adame made it clear that his client will plead not guilty to sexually assaulting a child back in 2005. Offense: Arrested on Aug. 20, 2012 in Tampa on a DUI charge. The jury in Denton County (Texas) insisted it was deadlocked to the judge, who ruled on the mistrial after a day of deliberations. It said it was deadlocked and some jurors were unwilling to budge. The jurors asked how long they were expected to deliberate. Ruth was clocked at just 26 mph, but this reportedly was his second traffic offense in a month. You can't book someone based on an accusation, especially an accusation that you have no proof it happened agaist your will. The Yankees completed trade on Oct. 21, 1964 by trading RHP Ralph Terry and LHP Bud Daley to the Indians. Bartonville is about 12 miles south of Denton. You can follow The Ghost of Moonlight Graham on Twitter @ theghostofmlg. Punishment: Sentenced to nine months in prison. His blood alcohol rate was .128, which exceeded Florida's .08 limit. He was facing three charges of aggravated sexual assault of a child and the possibility of life in prison if convicted. Wetteland subsequently joined the Rangers in 1997. Wetteland, 52, is accused of continually abusing a child under. How can you prove something that happened 15 years ago? He was a bullpen coach for Frank Robinson on the Washington Nationals. Adame mentioned the time lapse of the allegation. "My wife and I are very appreciative of the over-and-above care of our local officers and paramedics," Wetteland said. Dowell said Wetteland was released that same day on $25,000 bail. He said he looked up to Wetteland and wanted to please him. In between MLB coaching gigs, Wetteland, a longtime born-again Christian, coached baseball and taught Bible studies at Liberty Christian School, in Argyle, from 2007 to 2008,according to a report in The Dallas Morning News. Wetteland spent 12 years in the major leagues, pitching for four teams and converting 330 saves. Offense: Arrested at his Miami home in June 2003 for a probation violation after testing positive for steroids. The Dallas Morning News typically does not identify those alleging sexual assault. Nearly five months after his arrest, John Wetteland made his first court appearance on child sex abuse charges Monday. On Wednesday, Argyle school districts former chief of police read the letter to the jury. Departed Yankees: Released on Feb. 26, 1935. Yankees will regret passing on Manny Machado and going cheap in free agent market | Politi. MLB rumors: Will Indians' Corey Kluber be moved in 3-team trade? Wetteland earned three All-Star nods in a 12-year career. Career stats: .289 average, 6,366 AB, 1,132 runs, 1,839 hits, 322 doubles, 64 triples, 98 HR, 615 RBI, 804 BB, 730 K, 407 SB, 117 CS, .783 OPS, 1,632 games in 12 seasons with Minnesota Twins (1991-97), Yankees (1998-2001) and Kansas City Royals (2002). When the boy was 18, his mother testified, she told him to write a letter about the abuse and planned to send it to people connected with Wetteland. He saved a total of 330 games, including career-high-tying 43 for the 1996 world champion Yankees. For many fans, John Wettelands reputation fairly or unfairly was the Yankees closer before Mariano Rivera took over in 1997. He was released 45 minutes after the start of a Yankees' game and given a police motorcycle escort to the Polo Grounds, which was the club's home ballpark at the time. Some were concerned about child care. He also pitched for the New York Yankees. 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