Bob Wickman
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 Wickman with the Braves in 2007 |
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| Free Agent — No. -- | |
| Relief Pitcher | |
| Born: February 6, 1969 Green Bay, Wisconsin |
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| Bats: Right | Throws: Right |
| Major League Baseball debut | |
| August 24, 1992 for the New York Yankees | |
| Selected MLB statistics (through October 2, 2007) |
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| Win-Loss | 63-61 |
| Saves | 267 |
| Earned Run Average | 3.57 |
| Strikeouts | 75 |
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Robert Joe Wickman (born February 6, 1969 in Green Bay, Wisconsin) is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher who is currently a free agent. Wickman has also played for the New York Yankees (1992-1996), Milwaukee Brewers (1996-2000), Cleveland Indians (2000-2006), Atlanta Braves (2006-2007), and Arizona Diamondbacks (2007). He bats and throws right-handed.
On May 7, 2006, Bob Wickman became the Indians’ all-time franchise leader in saved games with 130, surpassing the record previously held by Doug Jones.
During a childhood farming accident, Wickman lost part of his index finger on his right hand, to which he credits much of the sinking motion on his fastball.
On July 20, 2006, Wickman was traded to the Atlanta Braves for Class A Rome catcher Max Ramírez. Wickman then served as Atlanta's closer, recording his first save on July 24.
On September 20, 2006, Wickman signed a one year contract extension to stay with the Atlanta Braves for the 2007 season.
During his career entering the 2007 season, Wickman has compiled a 60-57 win-loss record with 247 saved games and a 3.57 ERA in 778 appearances.
On August 24, 2007, due to recent struggles, the Braves released Wickman. This move came after he gave up a walk-off home run to the Reds' Adam Dunn in extra innings. Wickman complained after the game that he didn't like pitching in non-save situations.
On September 7, 2007, Wickman signed a contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, a move that signaled that he had backed off his disdain for non-save situations, given that the team had an established closer in Jose Valverde. Wickman pitched in 8 games for the Diamondbacks, going 0-1 with a 1.35 ERA. He became a free agent after the season.
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[edit] Accomplishments
- 2-Time All-Star (2000, 2005)
- Led the American League in saves (2005, with 45)
- Cleveland Indians all-time save leader (2006)
[edit] School career
- At Oconto Falls High School, Wickman played football, baseball and basketball, being named an All-State pick in basketball. After high school, he attended University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the 1990 amateur draft (2nd round). In 1992, he was sent by Chicago to the New York Yankees in the same trade that brought Steve Sax to the White Sox.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference
- Wickmans's Warriors - Official Bob Wickman Baseball Club
| Preceded by Mariano Rivera |
American League Saves Champion 2005 (with Francisco Rodriguez) |
Succeeded by Francisco Rodriguez |
