Bill Pulsipher was a left-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams during his career. He was born on October 9, 1973, in Fort Benning, Georgia, and grew up in Florida. Pulsipher was a standout high school baseball player and was drafted by the New York Mets in the second round of the 1991 MLB draft.
Pulsipher made his MLB debut with the Mets in 1995 and quickly became a fan favorite. He was part of a trio of young pitchers known as "Generation K" that also included Jason Isringhausen and Paul Wilson. The trio was expected to lead the Mets to success for years to come, but injuries and inconsistency derailed their careers.
Pulsipher struggled with injuries throughout his career, including a torn rotator cuff that required surgery in 1996. He bounced around several teams, including the Milwaukee Brewers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox, and St. Louis Cardinals, but was never able to recapture the success he had early in his career.
Despite his struggles, Pulsipher continued to play baseball at various levels, including independent leagues and international leagues. He also played winter ball in Venezuela and the Dominican Republic. In 2005, he signed with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League and helped lead them to a championship.
Pulsipher retired from professional baseball in 2007 and began coaching at the high school level. He also worked as a pitching coach for the Long Island Ducks and the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League. In 2015, he was named the pitching coach for the New York Mets' Class A affiliate, the Savannah Sand Gnats.
Overall, Pulsipher's baseball career was marked by promise and potential that was never fully realized due to injuries and inconsistency. However, he continued to play the game he loved at various levels and found success as a coach after his playing days were over.
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