Terry Mulholland was a left-handed pitcher who played for six different teams during his 20-year career in Major League Baseball. He was known for his durability and consistency, as well as his ability to pitch effectively as both a starter and a reliever.
Mulholland was born on March 9, 1963, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. He attended Laurel Highlands High School, where he played baseball and basketball. After graduating in 1981, he was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the first round of the amateur draft.
Mulholland made his major league debut with the Giants in 1986, but he struggled in his first few seasons. He was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in 1989, and it was there that he began to establish himself as a reliable pitcher. In 1990, he had a breakout season, going 12-9 with a 3.27 ERA and helping the Phillies win the National League pennant.
Over the course of his career, Mulholland played for the Phillies, Giants, New York Yankees, Seattle Mariners, Chicago Cubs, and Pittsburgh Pirates. He was known for his ability to pitch deep into games and eat up innings, as well as his versatility as a pitcher. He started 385 games and appeared in 527 overall, finishing with a record of 124-142 and an ERA of 4.41.
Mulholland's best season came in 1993, when he went 12-9 with a 3.25 ERA and was named to the National League All-Star team. He also played a key role in the Phillies' run to the World Series that year, pitching a complete game shutout in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves.
In addition to his success on the field, Mulholland was also known for his work off the field. He was active in various charitable organizations throughout his career, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Ronald McDonald House.
Mulholland retired from baseball in 2006, at the age of 43. He currently works as a pitching coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. Throughout his career, he was known for his professionalism, work ethic, and dedication to the game of baseball.
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