Todd Wellemeyer
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 | |
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
[edit]Chicago Cubs (2003–2005)
[edit]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 win in the longest scoreless game ever played in Wrigley Field history. He struck out 4 in only 2 innings in a 1-0 marathon 16-inning game. Sammy Sosa hit a game-winning single to center field causing Preston Wilson to crash into the wall and lose the ball to win the game in the 16th inning.
Florida Marlins (2006)
[edit]Wellemeyer was traded in the offseason and appeared in 18 games before being traded to the Kansas City Royals.
Kansas City Royals (2006–2007)
[edit]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)
[edit]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 St. Louis Cardinals, when he went 13–9 with a team best (among qualified starters) 3.71 ERA. During the 2008 season he also won Pitcher of the Month honors for May, when he went 4–0 with a 2.19 ERA. He finished 2008 ranked 18th in the NL in Wins, and 16th in the NL in ERA (3.71).[2]
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)
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ 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
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- 1978 births
- Living people
- Bellarmine Knights baseball players
- Chicago Cubs players
- Florida Marlins players
- Kansas City Royals players
- San Francisco Giants players
- St. Louis Cardinals players
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Baseball players from Louisville, Kentucky
- Eugene Emeralds players
- Lansing Lugnuts players
- Daytona Cubs players
- West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx players
- Iowa Cubs players
- Springfield Cardinals players
- Eastern High School (Louisville, Kentucky) alumni