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Doug Bochtler
Bochtler (left) with Luis Perdomo in 2016
Pitcher
Born: (1970-07-05) July 5, 1970 (age 53)
West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 5, 1995, for the San Diego Padres
Last MLB appearance
July 22, 2000, for the Kansas City Royals
MLB statistics
Win–loss record9–18
Earned run average4.57
Strikeouts215
Teams

Douglas Eugene Bochtler (born July 5, 1970) is an American former professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1995 to 2000.

Amateur career

Bochtler attended

Indian River Community College in Fort Pierce, Florida before being selected by the Montreal Expos in the ninth round of the 1989 Major League Baseball draft.[1]

Professional career

Bochtler was assigned to the

farm system before being selected by the Colorado Rockies in the 1992 Major League Baseball expansion draft.[1] On July 26, 1993, Bochtler was traded to the San Diego Padres along with Brad Ausmus and a player to be named later for Greg W. Harris and Bruce Hurst.[5]

Bochtler made his Major League debut on May 5, 1995, at

Jack Murphy Stadium against the San Francisco Giants; he recorded four outs in relief of Fernando Valenzuela without allowing a run.[4][6] He recorded the first save of his Major League career on September 13 of the same season in two perfect innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Three Rivers Stadium.[7][8] Bochtler was a regular member of the San Diego bullpen over the following two seasons.[9][10] In 1996, he served as the primary setup man to closer Trevor Hoffman. During his time in San Diego, he helped Hoffman develop the changeup which would shape his Hall of Fame career.[11][12]

Following the 1997 season, Bocthler was traded to the Oakland Athletics along with Jorge Velandia for David Newhan and Don Wengert.[13] On March 25, 1998, the Athletics traded Bochtler to the Detroit Tigers for cash.[14] Bochtler led the Tigers in innings pitched in relief in 1998.[15][16] On September 14 of that season, Bochtler was one of 18 pitchers used in a game against the Chicago White Sox, tying a Major League record.[17]

On April 2, 1999, Bochtler signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.[18] He later joined the Los Angeles Dodgers and appeared in only twelve games at the Major League level. He spent the majority of the season at Triple-A.[4]

The 2000 season was Bochtler's final as a Major League player. He appeared in six games for the Kansas City Royals. His final game came on July 22, 2000. Bochtler began the 2001 season in the Kansas City farm system but later joined the Minnesota Twins organization.[4]

He was the oldest player to pitch for the

Cy Young Awards.[21]

Bochtler signed a contract with the

Florida Marlins on December 12, 2002.[22] His 2003 season with the Albuquerque Isotopes would be his final as a professional baseball player.[4]

Coaching career

Bochtler was inspired by his experiences with the Edmonton Trappers to venture into coaching after his playing career ended.

bullpen coach for the Padres.[24] Bochtler was replaced by coach Ben Fritz on the San Diego staff when new manager Jayce Tingler was hired following the 2019 season.[25] He was named the pitching coach of the Toledo Mud Hens prior to the 2021 season.[26] Bochtler was added to the Detroit Tigers coaching staff temporarily at the start of the 2021 season when Detroit pitching coach Chris Fetter tested positive for COVID-19.[27]

Personal life

Bochtler did not drink alcohol during his Major League career because he felt he needed whatever competitive advantage his teetotalism might offer.[21] In March 2001, Bochtler learned that his wife had been diagnosed with skin cancer.[28] As of June 2010, Bochtler was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.[29]

References

  1. ^ a b c Lazzarino, Chris (December 18, 1992). "Trying To Beat Major Odds". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
  2. Sun-Sentinel
    . Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  3. ^ "John I. Leonard HS (Greenacres, FL) Baseball Players". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Doug Bochtler Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  5. ^ "Padres continue fire sale". United Press International. July 26, 1993. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  6. ^ "San Francisco Giants at San Diego Padres Box Score, May 5, 1995". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  7. ^ "Doug Bochtler 1995 Pitching Game Logs". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  8. ^ "San Diego Padres at Pittsburgh Pirates Box Score, September 13, 1995". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  9. ^ "1996 San Diego Padres Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  10. ^ "1997 San Diego Padres Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  11. ^
    San Diego Union-Tribune
    . Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  12. ^ Clark, James (January 12, 2016). "Padres Special: Q and A with New Padres Bullpen Coach Doug Bochtler". East Village Times. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  13. ^ "TRANSACTIONS". The New York Times. November 27, 1997. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  14. SF Gate
    . Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  15. ^ "1998 Detroit Tigers Pitching Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  16. ^ "Bryce Florie 1998 Pitching Splits". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  17. ^ "Albert Belle collected five hits and drove in five..." United Press International. September 15, 1998. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  18. ^ "Transactions". Hartford Courant. April 1, 1999. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  19. ISBN 978-0-7864-8191-0
    . Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  20. ^ "2002 Edmonton Trappers Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  21. ^
    San Diego Union-Tribune
    . Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  22. ^ "TRANSACTIONS". Hartford Courant. December 12, 2002. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  23. ^ "Yakima Bears Hire Vicente as New Manager". NBC Right Now. December 15, 2010. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  24. ^ Druley, Kevin (December 4, 2015). "Quick Read: Bochtler taking cerebral side from Cougars to MLB". Shaw Local. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  25. San Diego Union-Tribune
    . Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  26. ^ Crisan, Corey (January 12, 2021). "Mud Hens add pitching coach Bochtler to 2021 coaching staff". The Blade. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  27. ^ Beck, Jason (March 29, 2021). "Tigers pitching coach positive for COVID". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  28. ^ "PITCHER'S WIFE STRICKEN". Orlando Sentinel. March 5, 2001. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  29. ^ "Baseball continues tradition". Bluffton Today. June 23, 2010. Retrieved June 10, 2021.

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