Hospital officials say Wetteland was hospitalized for a mental health issue.. The jury in Denton County (Texas) insisted it was deadlocked to the judge, who ruled on the mistrial after a day of deliberations. In 2006 he worked as a bullpen coach for the Washington Nationals before heading to Seattle for two seasons in 2009 and 2010. He was released 45 minutes after the start of a Yankees' game and given a police motorcycle escort to the Polo Grounds, which was the club's home ballpark at the time. Offense: Detained by an immigration official on a drug smuggling charge on Oct. 10, 2008 at the Tijuana, Mexico/California border for attempting to bring a fertility drug into the United States. Who is Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu? 9 things to know. A mistrial was declared Friday in the child sex abuse case against former Texas Rangers pitcher John Wetteland. Departed Yankees: Traded to Philadelphia Phillies on Dec. 10, 1966 for RHP Joe Verbanic and cash. Career stats: .298 average, 8,102 AB, 1,676 runs, 2,415 hits, 344 doubles, 72 triples, 536 HR, 1,509 RBI, 1,733 BB, 1,710 K, 153 SB, 38 CS, .977 OPS, 2,401 games in 18 seasons with Yankees (1951-68). He's an accomplished professional baseball player. The Yankees won the 1996 World Series, with Wetteland earning World Series MVP honors. Bartonville is about 12 miles south of Denton. Punishment: Spent a day in jail after being arrested. Yankees stats: 31-31, 4.16 ERA, 89 starts, 509 IP, 519 IP, 254 runs, 235 ER, 73 HR, 102 BB, 514 K in four seasons (2014-17). A grand jury indicted him on three counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child that March. Wetteland had been accused of abusing a child for two years starting in 2004 when the boy was 4 years old. Michele and John had five children, twin girls, Katie and Addie a son, JD, Annabelle, and their eldest, RJ, of whom they took legal guardianship when he was 16. Dean was convicted in December for the shooting death of Atatiana Jefferson. Yankees stats: .349 average, 7,217 AB, 1,959 runs, 2,518 hits, 424 doubles, 106 triples, 659 HR, 1,978 RBI, 1,852 BB, 1,122 K, 4 SB, 3 CS, 668 OPS, 115 games in two seasons (1941-42). Though he didn't enter a plea at the Denton County Courthouse, his. 82 votes, 122 comments. Yankees pitching stats: 5-0, 5.52 ERA, 5 games, 4 starts, 31 IP, 40 hits, 22 runs, 19 ER, 1 HR, 16 BB, 5 K in four seasons (1920-21, 1930, 1933). Was credited with time served, then released on Nov. 30 and was sent to a drug treatment center to serve out his prior house arrest sentence. Wetteland is currently the bullpen coach for the Seattle Mariners. Yankees stats: 18-10, 3.57 ERA, 229 games, 31 saves, 227 IP, 219 hits, 99 runs, 90 ER, 19 HR, 50 BB, 116 K in six seasons (1991-96). He saved a total of 330 games, including career-high-tying 43 for the 1996 world champion Yankees. On cross examination from Derek Adame, one of Wettelands defense attorneys, the technology officer testified that the district could not know who wrote the letter, only that it was written on the accusers account. Wetteland joined the Yankees in 1995 and immediately helped the Bronx Bombers return to the postseason. He was accused of abusing an adult relative when the relative was a child. Jurors in 462nd District Court heard from the accuser , Wetteland and other witnesses. Offense: Arrested at a bowling alley in Greeley, Colo., on Oct 5. Police officers arrived at his home at 3:49 a.m. after his wife alleged Knoblauch smashed her head into a wall after he entered a bedroom in which she was sleeping in a bed with the couple's young daughter. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. Either way, again, let's hope that Wetteland gets the help he needs. During. Wetteland spent 12 years in the major leagues, pitching for four teams and converting 330 saves. Wetteland pleaded not guilty and said the accusers account of sexual abuse is a lie. Wettelands 43-save season in 1996 earned him his first All-Star berth. Before the likes of Mariano Rivera and Trevor Hoffman became full-fledged baseball legends, Wetteland was arguably baseballs most fearsome shutdown closer. Punishment: Pleaded guilty in a federal court and was sentenced to one-year probation. Career stats: 126-114, 4.65 ERA, 377 games, 333 starts, 1 save, 2,099 IP, 2,352 hits, 1,170 runs, 1,084 ER, 259 HR, 604 BB, 1,382 K in 14 seasons with Pittsburgh Pirates (1995-98), Texas Rangers (1998-2000), Toronto Blue Jays (2000-02), Chicago White Sox (2003-04, 2008), Yankees (2004), Washington Nationals (2005), Oakland Athletics (2006-07), Los Angeles Dodgers (2007-08). Wetteland served as the bullpen coach for the 2006 Washington Nationals, although manager Frank Robinson removed him from that role midway through the year. time Joined Yankees: Traded by Colorado Rockies to Yankees on July 28, 2005 for. Wetteland, 52, is accused of continually abusing a child under. . Wetteland had been accused of abusing a child for two years starting in 2004 when the boy was 4 years old. The accusations were made by a relative and are said to have occurred between 2004-06, when the child was four years old. Star-Telegram breaking news reporter Domingo Ramirez Jr. has been in journalism for more than 35 years. He was facing three charges of aggravated sexual assault of a child and the possibility of life in prison if convicted. He was 48-45 with a 2.93 earned run average in a 12-season career that also included stints with the Dodgers and the Expos. Police arrested the 52-year-old in January, alleging he "forced a relative to perform a sex act on him." The first instance of abuse allegedly. During a 12-year career (from 1989-2000), he pitched for four different teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos, New York Yankees, and Texas Rangers. Though Wetteland is in the Rangers Hall of Fame, the club no longer has official ties with him. Joined Yankees: Signed as amateur free agent in 1937. Baseball Star Child Sex Former All-Star closer John Wetteland, who pitched for several Major League Baseball teams from 1989 to 2000, was arrested on child sex abuse charges in Texas on. Maggie Prosser, Suburban Public Safety Reporter. Wetteland just finished his first season as Seattle's bullpen coach. Texas Rangers Hall of Fame pitcher John Wetteland is accused of sexual assault of a child under the age of 14. DENTON, Texas - Former Texas Rangers pitcher John Wetteland's child sex assault trial ended with a mistrial. Offense: Arrested at 2:45 a.m. on Aug. 22, 2013 in Tampa on a DUI charge after he was pulled over and failed a field sobriety test. He's currently incarcerated at Coffield Unit in Tennessee Colony, Texas. Offense: Arrested in Miami at 2:30 a.m. on Nov. 6, 1997 after allegedly pulling his estranged wife Jessica Canseco's hair and smacking her in the face while they were been driving home from a night of partying at South Beach. Wetteland subsequently joined the Rangers in 1997. DENTON, Texas (AP) John Wetteland is stunned by and innocent of charges accusing him of child sex abuse, said an attorney for the former All-Star and World Series MVP pitcher. Arguments in the trial of the 56-year-old former Major Leaguer, who is a member of the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, could begin as early as Tuesday. Offense: Arrested in 2010 after allegedly assaulting his common-law wife. Obviously an elevated heart is the complete opposite of someone attempting suicide. The police report indicated Irabu had pushed the bartender into a wall, pulled his hair and broke nine whiskey bottles. The mother initially did not report the crime. The Denton County district attorneys office declined to comment. Video Film Room Statcast MLB Network MLB Originals Podcasts. The trial comes three and a half years after Wettelands arrest. The jury in Denton County (Texas) insisted it was deadlocked to the judge, who ruled on the mistrial after a day of deliberations. 33.6k members in the TexasRangers community. Former Yankees captains on what awaits Aaron Judge, Angelos says Orioles staying put, scolds reporter, Sources: Cubs, 1B Mancini agree on 2-year deal, Padres give 16-year-old catching prospect $5.6M, Jays bullpen coach Buschmann stepping down, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Punishment: Three years probation, $1,000 fine and 100 hours community service. Career stats: 25-21, 3.81 ERA, 385 games, 43 starts, 7 saves, 555.1 IP, 540 hits, 261 runs, 235 ER, 57 HR, 226 BB, 546 K in 10 seasons with Yankees (2007-13), Detroit Tigers (2014-15), Kansas City Royals (2015) and Cleveland Indians (2016). Its the job he has loved from day one. Wetteland earned three All-Star nods in a 12-year career. Aggravated sexual assault of a child is a first-degree felony punishable by up to life in prison. John Wetteland, a former All-Star and World Series MVP, has been charged in Texas with continuous sex abuse of a child under age 14. Tuesday's news of former Yankees closer John Wetteland being arrested a day earlier in Texas on a child sex abuse charge was shocking, disturbing and sad. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Joined Yankees: Traded by San Diego Padres on May 29, 1997 to complete an April 22, 1997 trade that sent 2B Homer Bush, OF Gordie Amerson and a player to be named to New York for RHP Rafael Medina, OF Ruben Rivera and $3 million. Chris is not biologically related to the accuser but lived with him when the accuser was a teenager. A Denton County judge on Friday declared a mistrial in the child sexual assault case against John Wetteland, a former Texas Rangers player who is accused of molesting a boy three times more. You can find Matthew Postins on Twitter @PostinsPostcard. Yankees stats: 9-14, 3.05 ERA, 130 games, 1 start, 39 saves, 203.2 IP, 191 hits, 80 runs, 69 ER, 18 HR, 45 BB, 147 K in three seasons (1964-66). Departed Yankees: Granted free. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. I've been married just over 20 years to John. The 52-year-old. He debuted with the 1989 Los Angeles Dodgers as a starter but turned into a full-time closer by 1992, his first year with the Expos. Before joining the Rangers as a closer, Wetteland spent two seasons with the New York Yankees and three each with the Expos and Dodgers. The accuser testified on Tuesday. Released after serving nine months. In between MLB coaching gigs, Wetteland, a longtime born-again Christian, coached baseball and taught Bible studies at Liberty Christian School, in Argyle, from 2007 to 2008,according to a report in The Dallas Morning News. Former Texas Rangers pitcher John Wetteland is scheduled to go on trial in Denton later this month on charges that he molested a young child between 2004 and 2006. Wetteland, who now lives in Trophy Club, is. Joined Yankees: Traded by Montreal Expos to Yankees on April 5, 1995 for 1B/OF Fernando Seguignol and cash. For Monday's jury selection in the trial of John K. Wetteland, who is charged with three counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child, it was apparent both the state and his defense wanted. On Wednesday, Argyle school districts former chief of police read the letter to the jury. Wetteland pitched 12 seasons in the major leagues for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos, New York Yankees, and the Texas Rangers. Ellwood only wrote that he had Mantle returned to his hotel. The thought that someone can go to the police as an adult 15 years after and say that this happened to him when he was younger is scary. After an investigation, Wetteland was arrested a few days later. Wetteland, 52, who was the 1996 World.. Rivera has said he learned a lot about how to pitch from Wetteland . Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. According to CBS 11 Dallas/Fort Worth, police were called to the house of former major league pitcher John Wetteland around 12:30 Thursday afternoon because of a possible suicide attempt. The Rangers inducted Wetteland into the teams Hall of Fame in 2005. Employees discovered the letter, the school districts chief technology officer testified Wednesday, and reported it to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Wetteland, a three-time All-Star, is 15th on the career list with 330 saves. Famously, Wetteland saved all four games in the 1996 World Series, the Yankees first Fall Classic win since 1978. The Trophy Club resident was arrested in January 2019 on a charge of continuous sexual abuse of a child and was released on bond the same day. Adame and defense attorney Caroline Simone argue the abuse allegations are not true and were possibly fabricated by a man named Chris. Offense: Arrested on May 17, 2010 in suburban Los Angeles on a DUI charge after he was pulled over for swerving outside lanes and nearly crashing into a parked car. Bartonville police have said DFPS contacted the department about the case on Jan. 9, 2019. She said she did not report the allegation to police. But after questioning the jury about 5 p.m., she declared a mistrial. He began 2006 as the Washington Nationals bullpen coach but was relieved of his duties that June. Punishment: Pleaded guilty and was sentenced to one year probation, a $400 fine and loss of driver's license for 60 days. Wetteland was indicted on three counts of that charge in March 2019. Find NJ.com on Facebook. A vice president of the school told the paper that Wetteland has had no association with the school since his departure. https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crim-abuse-charges. Offense: Arrested on Feb 9, 2018 in San Diego on felony charges of possessing and transporting a controlled substance with intent to sell. Offense: Arrested in June 1966 in Baltimore for public intoxication, retired Baltimore Policeman Dick Ellwood wrote in his self-published book, "Cop Stories: The Few, the Proud, the Ugly.". The 52-year-old allegedly abused a boy between the ages of 4 . Wetteland was indicted on three counts of that charge in March 2019. Released on Nov. 9, 2006 after being incarcerated for almost seven months. Punishment: Found guilty in September 2017 and sentenced to eight years in prison and a $1.3 million fine. Evan has covered the Rangers since 1997. Retired on March 30, 2001. He'll be eligible for parole on Sept. 13, 2020. Released on April 8, 2003 after serving 11 months. Wetteland, 56, faced 25 years to life in prison if convicted. He was the 1996 World Series MVP with the New York Yankees and then signed a four-year deal with the Rangers. Career minor-league stats: 22-30, 5.12 ERA, 100 games, 82 starts, 435.2 IP, 360 hits, 307 runs, 248 ER, 25 HR, 352 BB, 425 K in six seasons. He's currently incarcerated at Gus Harrison Correctional Facility in Adrian, Mich. Adame made it clear that his client will plead not guilty to sexually assaulting a child back in 2005. Wetteland was a part-time employee and was a pitching coach and Bible teacher, according to a spokeswoman at the school. Punishment: Canseco pleaded guilty and was sentences to one-year probation and counseling. John Wetteland is charged with three counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child. Joined Yankees: Signed as amateur free agent on Aug. 24, 1985. "I am currently resting safely at home.". Matthew Postins is an award-winning sports journalist who writes for Cowboys Country. Wettelands trial is expected to begin later this year, according to the Denton Record-Chronicle. Departed Yankees: Granted free agency on Nov. 13, 1989. The Dallas Morning News typically does not identify those alleging sexual assault. 38% MARRIED 38% of these people are married, and 63% are single. If I was 14 years old and an adult asked me to suck his rooster I would have punched his balls..not wait 15 years to go to the police. Authorities responded to a 911 call from Wetteland's home in the afternoon. Business, Economics, and Finance. Yankees stats: .281 average, 64 AB, 10 runs, 18 hits, 4 doubles, 0 triples, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 3 BB, 17 K, 6 SB, 2 CS, .704 OPS, 25 games in three seasons (2015-17). Wetteland, 56, was accused by a relative, according to The Dallas Morning News.The child said the pitcher who played for four teams over a 12-year career in the majors forced him to perform a sex . Wetteland was elected to the Rangers Hall of Fame in 2005 and held a coaching and front office position with the team in the early 2000s. Yankees stats: 24-14, 4.67 ERA, 67 games, 53 starts, 2 saves, 341.1 IP, 351 hits, 190 runs, 177 ER, 41 HR, 162 BB, 223 K in three seasons (1996-97, 2000). He was invited to opening-day festivities in 2018, but was asked by club personnel to leave early in the day. Former Texas Rangers pitcher John Wetteland is set to face trial in a Denton County court this week for accusations of sexually assaulting a child. After beginning deliberations Friday around 9:30 a.m., the jury returned to the courtroom. Departed Yankees: Traded to Pittsburgh Pirates on July 31, 2006 for 1B/OF Craig Wilson. A Texas judge has declared a mistrial in the child sex assault case against former All-Star and World Series MVP pitcher John Wetteland after the jury deadlocked. Dowell said Wetteland was released that same day on $25,000 bail. Wetteland was inducted into the team's Hall of Fame in 2005. He pitched for four teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos, New York Yankees, and Texas Rangers.A relief pitcher, Wetteland specialized as a closer, recording 330 saves during his career. Career stats: .266 average, 7,057 AB, 1,186 runs, 1,877 hits, 340 doubles, 14 doubles, 462 HR, 1,407 RBI, 906 BB, 1,942 K, 200 SB, 88 CS, .867 OPS, 1,887 games in 17 seasons with Oakland Athletics (1985-92, 1997), Texas Rangers (1992-94), Boston Red Sox (1995-96), Toronto Blue Jays (1998), Tampa Bay Devil Rays (1999-2000), Yankees (2000) and Chicago White Sox (2001). He had been inducted into the team's hall of fame in 2005. She and John divorced in 2014. He was found in Daytona after being missing for four days while allegedly on a cocaine binge. Traded to Los Angeles Dodgers to Yankees on July 20, 2000 for INF Jose Vizcaino and cash. Evan graduated from Georgia State University, but oddly is a Georgia fan. With the Yankees, he won the 1996 World Series over the . Wetteland and his wife divorced in 2015. Departed Yankees: Traded to Anaheim Angels on Dec. 5, 1996 for RHP Jeremy Blevins and 3B Ryan Kane. A blood sample taken three hours after the incident revealed Leyritz had an 0.14 blood-alcohol level, which was almost twice the legal limit of 0.08. Watch. In March, a grand injury indicted Wetteland (pictured) on three counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child The attorney for John Wetteland, the former Major League pitcher arrested on. The Rangers reportedly have no official ties to Wetteland and he hasnt been to a club-organized function or game since 2018. The abuse impacted him deeply into his teenage years, he testified, causing incontinence, suicidal thoughts and self-harm. A Denton County grand jury indicted Wetteland in 2019 on a charge of continuous sexual abuse of a child younger than age 14. He played for the Rangers from 1997 to 2000, as well as for the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners, and is in the Rangers Hall of Fame. Randy Miller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. Former MLB closer and 1996 World Series MVP John Wetteland was arrested Monday on a child sex abuse charge, authorities said. This story was originally published August 11, 2022 5:35 PM. Yankees sign Troy Tulowitzki: What scout who saw workout says. The. In his testimony, the accuser said he did not want to report the abuse and wanted an apology from Wetteland, according to the Denton Record-Chronicle. 19th Hole gave Bluehorseshoe 1 Betpoint(s) for this post. Departed Yankees: Traded to Montreal Expos on Dec. 22, 1999 for RHP Jake Westbrook, LHP Ted Lilly and RHP Christian Parker. John Wetteland, a former All-Star and World Series MVP, has been charged in Texas with continuous sex abuse of a child under age 14. Although Wetteland was only 33 and saved 34 games in 2000, his 4.20 ERA was the highest hed posted in a decade. He has not been invited back since. Obviously he couldn't drive when he was three. 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