John Wetteland is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for four different teams during his career. He was born on August 21, 1966, in San Mateo, California, and attended high school in California before being drafted by the New York Mets in the second round of the 1984 MLB draft.
Wetteland made his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1989 and played for them for two seasons before being traded to the Montreal Expos. He spent three seasons with the Expos and was named an All-Star in 1996 before being traded to the New York Yankees.
Wetteland played a key role in the Yankees' World Series championship in 1996, recording four saves in the series and being named the World Series MVP. He continued to play for the Yankees for one more season before signing with the Texas Rangers as a free agent.
Wetteland spent three seasons with the Rangers and was named an All-Star in 1998. He retired from baseball after the 2000 season with a career record of 48-45, 330 saves, and a 2.97 ERA.
Off the field, Wetteland has faced some controversy. In 2019, he was arrested and charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child under the age of 14. He has denied the allegations and the case is still ongoing.
Despite the controversy, Wetteland's baseball career is still remembered for his impressive performances on the field. He was a dominant closer and played a key role in several championship teams.
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