He began 2006 as the Washington Nationals bullpen coach but was relieved of his duties that June. Punishment: Sentenced to more probation after pleading guilty. His final game was on Sept. 20, 2000; at age 33, after his Rangers contract expired during the offseason, he retired from baseball. 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 and his lawyer, Derek Adame, denied all charges last year. He had been inducted into the team's hall of fame in 2005. Wetteland's trial is expected to begin later this year, according to the Denton Record-Chronicle. It said it was deadlocked and some jurors were unwilling to budge. The jurors asked how long they were expected to deliberate. If I was 14 years old and an adult asked me to suck his rooster I would have punched his balls..not wait 15 years to go to the police. 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). Wetteland's jury trial began last week and ended Sept. 2 because the jury was deadlocked, so the judge declared a mistrial. Wetteland and his wife divorced in 2015. Since Tuesday, jurors in 462nd District Court heard from the accuser, Wetteland and other witnesses. Offense: Convicted on Aug. 16, 2013 of six counts of criminal sexual conduct of three female students aged 15-16 at Lakewood High School in Lake Odessa, Michigan while he was a substitute teacher and a volunteer in the weight room. Joined Yankees: Traded by Colorado Rockies to Yankees on July 28, 2005 for. Wetteland spent 12 years in the major leagues, pitching for four teams and converting 330 saves. 100% CAUCASIAN Our ethnicity data indicates the majority is Caucasian. We're reaching out to law enforcement to find out more. With the Yankees, he won the 1996 World Series over the . Either way, again, let's hope that Wetteland gets the help he needs. He finished his MLB career with a record of 48-45 with 330 saves and a 2.93 ERA. Raised in Columbus, she's a graduate of Ohio University, where she studied journalism. Unknown if charges led court-ordered punishment or were dropped following payment of debt. Departed Yankees: Granted free agency on Oct. 30, 2011. Canseco pleaded no contest. Punishment: Unknown following a guilty plea. During his time in the Bronx, Wetteland helped mentor Mariano Rivera as a rookie in 1995 and then as the set-up man in 1996. Punishment: Pleaded guilty and was sentenced to one year probation, a $400 fine and loss of driver's license for 60 days. Wettelands lawyer, Derek Adame, said the accusations are based on a lie, which he said will be evident very quickly in the trial. The Yankees won the 1996 World Series, with Wetteland earning World Series MVP honors. Punishment: Hall was found guilty on June 16, 2009 and sentenced to 45 years in prison. Offense: Found guilty of felony aggravated battery and two counts of misdemeanor battery in which he and twin brother Ozzie Canseco were involved in a fight at a Miami Beach nightclub on Oct. 31, 2001 that left one man with a broken nose and another man getting 20 stitches in his lip. Evan Grant, Rangers beat writer/insider. The 52-year-old allegedly abused a boy between the ages of 4 . Was credited with time served, then released on Nov. 30 and was sent to a drug treatment center to serve out his prior house arrest sentence. He debuted with the 1989 Los Angeles Dodgers as a starter but turned into a full-time closer by 1992, his first year with the Expos. 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. This story was originally published August 11, 2022 5:35 PM. Departed Yankees: Granted free agency on Nov. 5, 1996. Departed Yankees: Granted free agency on Oct. 29, 2004. Obviously he couldn't drive when he was three. Wetteland pitched 12 seasons in the major leagues for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos, New York Yankees, and the Texas Rangers. Offense: Arrested Feb. 20, 2002 in Tampa on DUI charge, driving with a suspended license and having an open container of alcohol. Yankees stats: .220 average, 423 AB, 54 runs, 93 hits, 15 doubles, 0 triples, 27 HR, 67 RBI, 57 BB, 133 K, 0 SB, 0 CS, .769 OPS, 171 games in two seasons (2011-12). Did he molest a girl as well? An incident like this just proves that whether you are a doctor, janitor, school teacher, or a former major league pitcher, everyone has their own personal demons to deal with. He won't be eligible for parole until 2031. Career stats: 25-21, 3.81 ERA, 385 games, 43 starts, 7 saves, 555.1 IP, 540 hits, 261 runs, 235 ER, 57 HR, 226 BB, 546 K in 10 seasons with Yankees (2007-13), Detroit Tigers (2014-15), Kansas City Royals (2015) and Cleveland Indians (2016). Offense: Charged with child sex abuse on Jan. 14, 2018 after an alleged victim claimed she was sexually assaulted from age 4-to-6 from October 2004 to October 2006, NBC Dallas-Forth Worth reported. 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). 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). John Wetteland was married to Michele McCracken (b. Yankees stats: .255 average, 662 AB, 105 runs, 169 hits, 34 doubles, 3 triples, 41 HR, 114 RBI, 107 BB, 192 K, 16 SB, 12 CS, .864 OPS, 231 games in five seasons (1995-99). He retired after the 2000 season but stuck around to coach for a few years before spending time on the Washington Nationals and Seattle Mariners staffs. Yankees stats: 9-14, 3.05 ERA, 130 games, 1 start, 39 saves, 203.2 IP, 191 hits, 80 runs, 69 ER, 18 HR, 45 BB, 147 K in three seasons (1964-66). Wetteland just finished his first season as Seattle's bullpen coach. Offense: Arrested on Aug. 20, 2012 in Tampa on a DUI charge. As of 2022, John Wetteland is married to Michele McCracken. 82 votes, 122 comments. The accusations were made by a relative and are said to have occurred between 2004-06, when the child was four years old. 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. It also brought back memories of other ex-Yankees who have had run-ins with the law. (AP) DENTON, Texas -- Former All-Star closer John Wetteland was resting at home Thursday night after a trip to a hospital, where the Seattle Mariners say he was treated for an elevated heart rate. Wetteland, 52, who was the 1996 World.. 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. John Wetteland earned over $33 million in his career, according to Baseball-Reference. Punishment: Three years probation, $1,000 fine and 100 hours community service. 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. This is a crisis for yankees this guy a very important player back in the day, This post was nominated 1 Maggie previously worked at the Chicago Tribune and The Columbus Dispatch. 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 than a decade ago. What to watch the rest of this MLB offseason, The biggest winners and losers of this MLB offseason. Three years later, he began working as a bullpen coach for the Seattle Mariners. Signed as free agent on Dec. 7, 2000. Judge Lee Ann Breading had pressed the jury to keep trying to reach a verdict. Wetteland was taken to Denton Regional Medical Center Thursday afternoon. He later held the same position for the 2009 and 2010 Mariners. ByeShea gave Bluehorseshoe 1 SBR Point(s) for this post. 19th Hole gave Bluehorseshoe 1 Betpoint(s) for this post. I will have more on this story as it develops. Even if Wettland is found not guilty everyone will remember this story whether is true or not. He was probably best known for recording the final out for the Yankees in the 1996 World Series against the Atlanta Braves and winning the MVP of that series. For many fans, John Wettelands reputation fairly or unfairly was the Yankees closer before Mariano Rivera took over in 1997. Departed Yankees: Traded to Texas Rangers on Dec. 13, 1999 for RHP Brandon Knight and RHP Sam Marsonek. MLB.TV Watch & Listen Archives . Updated: 7:04 PM CDT September 2, 2022 DENTON COUNTY, Texas A Denton County judge declared a mistrial trial in the child sex abuse case against former Texas Rangers baseball player and. Punishment: Received one year parole, 50 hours of community service, a 10-day vehicle impoundment, a six-month license revocation and a $500 fine after pleading guilty on Feb. 20, 2013. The Rangers reportedly have no official ties to Wetteland and he hasnt been to a club-organized function or game since 2018. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Youll see the other side has plenty to gain, Adame said. Career pitching stats: 94-46, 2.28 ERA, 163 games, 147 starts, 4 saves, 1,221.1 IP, 974 hits, 400 runs, 309 ER, 10 HR, 309 BB, 441 K in 10 seasons with Boston Red Sox (1914-19) and Yankees (1920-21, 1930, 1933). NBC 5 has a policy of protecting the identities of sexual assault victims, so the affidavit and further details about the allegations are not included in this article. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX Tesla. Who is Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu? He is accused of sexually abusing a child between 2004 and 2006. Texas Rangers Hall of Fame pitcher John Wetteland is accused of sexual assault of a child under the age of 14. U.S. Three members of the Wetteland family testified that they also believe Chris instructed the accuser to write the letter, the Denton Record-Chronicle reported. Texas Rangers Baseball Club - News and Discussion Yankees stats: 24-14, 4.67 ERA, 67 games, 53 starts, 2 saves, 341.1 IP, 351 hits, 190 runs, 177 ER, 41 HR, 162 BB, 223 K in three seasons (1996-97, 2000). Two more kilos of cocaine were found after police used a warrant to search Ramos' home. Offense: Arrested on May 24, 1981 for driving intoxicated and possessing a weapon. Wetteland was a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos and New York Yankees, with whom he was crowned the 1996 World Series MVP. Punishment: Sentenced to nine months in prison. The relative alleges Wetteland forced him to perform a sex act on him three times between 2004 and. Offense: Arrested on July 31, 1979 in Miami when police found a kilogram of cocaine and two loaded guns after pulling him over. Bartonville police have said DFPS contacted the department about the case on Jan. 9, 2019. Here are a couple of ideas. Offense: Arrested on March 12, 2005 on a misdemeanor battery charge for allegedly punching his girlfriend and she threw a telephone at his head. Wetteland was released from jail after posting a $25,000 bond. He was sentenced one year probation and a $500 fine. Wetteland is charged with sexually assaulting the same child on three occasions between 2004 and 2006. The 52-year-old Wetteland is being accused of abusing a 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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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). Wetteland joined the Yankees in 1995 and immediately helped the Bronx Bombers return to the postseason. Wetteland was inducted into the team's Hall of Fame in 2005. Dowell said Wetteland was released that same day on $25,000 bail. Departed Yankees: Granted free. Attorney Derek . He saved a total of 330 games, including career-high-tying 43 for the 1996 world champion Yankees. Arguments in the trial of the 56-year-old former Major Leaguer, who is a member of the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, could begin as early as Tuesday. Offense: Arrested in 2010 after allegedly assaulting his common-law wife. 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. John Wetteland carved out a tremendous career as one of baseballs best closers in the 1990s. Departed Yankees: Retired on March 1, 1969. Police officers arrived at his home at 3:49 a.m. after his wife alleged Knoblauch smashed her head into a wall after he entered a bedroom in which she was sleeping in a bed with the couple's young daughter. At 4:40 p.m., the jury sent its third note to the judge. Chris is not biologically related to the accuser but lived with him when the accuser was a teenager. Joined Yankees: Traded by Montreal Expos to Yankees on April 5, 1995 for 1B/OF Fernando Seguignol and cash. Wettelands contract expired that offseason, and he promptly retired. I thought it was oral sex with a young boy? Offense: Arrested at his Miami home in June 2003 for a probation violation after testing positive for steroids. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Joined Yankees: Signed as amateur free agent on June 20, 1949. The abuse impacted him deeply into his teenage years, he testified, causing incontinence, suicidal thoughts and self-harm. Randy Miller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. Career stats: .264 average, 4,017 AB, 648 runs, 1,061 hits, 195 doubles, 16 doubles, 101 HR, 461 RBI, 510 BB, 676 K, 212 SB, 98 CS, .745 OPS, 1,204 games in 10 seasons with California Angels (1992-94), Detroit Tigers (1995-96), Los Angeles Dodgers (1996), Cleveland Indians (1997), New York Yankees (1997-99) and Texas Rangers (2000-01). Wetteland is currently the bullpen coach for the Seattle Mariners. Jury selection began Monday in the trial against former Texas Rangers pitcher John Wetteland who is accused of continuous sexual abuse of a child. Wetteland had been accused of abusing a child for two years starting in 2004 when the boy was 4 years old. Released on Nov. 9, 2006 after being incarcerated for almost seven months. Wetteland had been accused of abusing a child for two years starting in 2004 when the boy was 4 years old. According to prosecutor Lindsey Sheguit, the document was saved on the Argygle school Google account, and the school districts monitoring system flagged it. He said he looked up to Wetteland and wanted to please him. Yankees stats: 1-2, 8.50 ERA, 10 games, 6 starts, 42.1 IP, 61 hits, 43 runs, 40 ER, 9 HR, 26 BB, 34 K in one season (2004). The first time Wetteland sexually abused him, he said, he was confused. Joined Yankees: Signed as amateur free agent in 1937. Michele and John had five children, twin girls, Katie and Addie a son, JD, Annabelle, and their eldest, RJ, of whom they took legal guardianship when he was 16. John Wetteland was born in San Mateo, CA on August 21, 1966. Departed Yankees: Traded to Montreal Expos on Dec. 22, 1999 for RHP Jake Westbrook, LHP Ted Lilly and RHP Christian Parker. To view the nominated thread please. Before the likes of Mariano Rivera and Trevor Hoffman became full-fledged baseball legends, Wetteland was arguably baseballs most fearsome shutdown closer. The accuser testified on Tuesday. A probable cause affidavit says Wetteland is accused of sexually assaulting a child who was known to him. Yankees pitching stats: 5-0, 5.52 ERA, 5 games, 4 starts, 31 IP, 40 hits, 22 runs, 19 ER, 1 HR, 16 BB, 5 K in four seasons (1920-21, 1930, 1933). Obviously an elevated heart is the complete opposite of someone attempting suicide. The case against John Wetteland has been declared a mistrial. He taught from 2007 to 2008. Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of John Wetteland. Wetteland was a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos and New York Yankees, with whom he was crowned the 1996 World Series MVP. Offense: Arrested on Sept. 11, 2000 on charges of reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident. He's currently incarcerated at Gus Harrison Correctional Facility in Adrian, Mich. He signed with the Rangers as a free agent after anchoring the New York Yankees bullpen. Yankees stats: .272 average, 2,127 AB, 378 runs, 579 hits, 103 doubles, 13 triples, 49 HR, 202 RBI, 263 BB, 245 K, 112 SB, 37 CS, .768 OPS, 539 games in four seasons (1998-2001). Punishment: Ordered on April 29, 2002 to 22 months in prison. You can follow The Ghost of Moonlight Graham on Twitter @ theghostofmlg. Though Wetteland is in the Rangers Hall of Fame, the club no longer has official ties with him. 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. He played for the Rangers from 1997 to 2000, as well as for the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners, and is in the Rangers Hall of Fame. 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. Defense attorneys declined to comment. 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? Yankees sign Troy Tulowitzki: What scout who saw workout says. 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 grand jury indicted him on three counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child that March. A manslaughter conviction could have led to a 15-year prison sentence. 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