Todd Wellemeyer
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Todd Wellemeyer | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. | August 30, 1978|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
May 15, 2003, for the Chicago Cubs | |
Last MLB appearance | |
August 8, 2010, for the San Francisco Giants | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 32–34 |
Earned run average | 4.83 |
Strikeouts | 459 |
Teams | |
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Todd Allen Wellemeyer (born August 30, 1978) is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played in the Major Leagues across eight years, for five teams, working as both a starting and relief pitcher.
Professional career
Chicago Cubs (2003–2005)
While attending Bellarmine University, he was drafted by the Chicago Cubs and became the first Chicago Cub to earn a save in his Major League debut, earning it by striking out three batters in order against Milwaukee in the 17th inning.[1]
Wellemeyer also picked up the
Florida Marlins (2006)
Wellemeyer was traded in the offseason and appeared in 18 games before being traded to the Kansas City Royals.
Kansas City Royals (2006–2007)
Wellemeyer appeared in 28 games and had a 3.63 ERA for the Royals.
In 2007, through 10 games Wellemeyer had a 10.34 ERA and was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals.
St. Louis Cardinals (2007–2009)
After being traded by the Royals, Wellemeyer had a 3–2 record with a 3.11 ERA in 20 games (11 starts).
His best season came in 2008 with the
In 2009, Wellemeyer had his worst full season in the Majors, posting an ERA over 5.50 and had a 7–10 record.
Wellemeyer was born on the same day as fellow pitcher Cliff Lee. He also shares a birthday with former St. Louis Cardinals teammate Adam Wainwright.
San Francisco Giants (2010)
On February 10, 2010, Wellemeyer signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants,[3] subsequently signing a major league contract for 2010 as the fifth starter.
Until his injury on June 10, 2010, Wellemeyer had nine starts posting a 3–5 record with an ERA of 5.52. The injury opened the door for Madison Bumgarner. Wellemeyer pitched his final game with the Giants on August 8 against the Braves.
Chicago Cubs
On January 25, 2011, Wellemeyer signed a non-guaranteed one-year contract to return to the Chicago Cubs.[4][5]
Wellemeyer retired on May 7, 2011.[6]
Post Retirement
Since retirement Wellemeyer has opened a number of restaurants including the El Taco Luchador chain of taco restaurants. Taco Luchador is a privately held company.[7][8]
See also
References
- ^ Rotoworld profile
- ^ MLB Profile
- ^ Giants sign Wellemeyer
- ^ Veteran Players Return
- ^ Cubs Welcome Back Another Legend
- ^ Wellemeyer Retires
- ^ Wellemeyer, Todd. "Todd Wellemeyer". Wellemeyer Group.
- ^ "Wellemeyer".
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)