He'll be eligible for parole on Sept. 13, 2020. Did he molest a girl as well? The jury in Denton County (Texas) insisted it was deadlocked to the judge, who ruled on the mistrial after a day of deliberations. Punishment: One year probation, $1,000 fine after guilty plea. Yankees stats: 1-2, 8.50 ERA, 10 games, 6 starts, 42.1 IP, 61 hits, 43 runs, 40 ER, 9 HR, 26 BB, 34 K in one season (2004). He retired after the 2000 season but stuck around to coach for a few years before spending time on the Washington Nationals and Seattle Mariners staffs. It said it was deadlocked and some jurors were unwilling to budge. The jurors asked how long they were expected to deliberate. Its the job he has loved from day one. Joined Yankees: Signed as free agent on Feb. 14, 2011. The mother initially did not report the crime. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. 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). A probable cause affidavit says Wetteland is accused of sexually assaulting a child who was known to him. He was a bullpen coach for Frank Robinson on the Washington Nationals. Twenty years after throwing his final pitch in the Major Leagues, John Wetteland now faces the trial of his life. Offense: Found guilty of felony aggravated battery and two counts of misdemeanor battery in which he and twin brother Ozzie Canseco were involved in a fight at a Miami Beach nightclub on Oct. 31, 2001 that left one man with a broken nose and another man getting 20 stitches in his lip. Though he didn't enter a plea at the Denton County Courthouse, his. 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Offense: Charged with child sex abuse on Jan. 14, 2018 after an alleged victim claimed she was sexually assaulted from age 4-to-6 from October 2004 to October 2006, NBC Dallas-Forth Worth reported. Who knows what really happened at the Wetteland household Thursday afternoon. John Wetteland carved out a tremendous career as one of baseballs best closers in the 1990s. The Dallas Morning News typically does not identify those alleging sexual assault. Departed Yankees: Granted free agency on Nov. 1, 1997. Obviously an elevated heart is the complete opposite of someone attempting suicide. Departed Yankees: Traded to Washington Senators on Jan. 29, 1943 with RHP Milo Candini for RHP Bill Zuber and cash. ByeShea gave Bluehorseshoe 1 SBR Point(s) for this post. 33.6k members in the TexasRangers community. Adame mentioned the time lapse of the allegation. This is a crisis for yankees this guy a very important player back in the day, This post was nominated 1 Former MLB closer and 1996 World Series MVP John Wetteland was arrested Monday on a child sex abuse charge, authorities said. Way-way-too-early 2023 MLB All-Stars: Predicting full rosters for both the AL and NL, 28 days, 3 teams -- and countless twists: Inside the Carlos Correa free agency saga, Pride, power and complaining about bad airplane food? The abuse impacted him deeply into his teenage years, he testified, causing incontinence, suicidal thoughts and self-harm. Career stats: .289 average, 6,366 AB, 1,132 runs, 1,839 hits, 322 doubles, 64 triples, 98 HR, 615 RBI, 804 BB, 730 K, 407 SB, 117 CS, .783 OPS, 1,632 games in 12 seasons with Minnesota Twins (1991-97), Yankees (1998-2001) and Kansas City Royals (2002). What to watch the rest of this MLB offseason, The biggest winners and losers of this MLB offseason. With the Yankees, he won the 1996 World Series over the . Yankees 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 (1951-68). Wetteland saved 150 games for the Rangers in four seasons, helping Texas to a pair of American League West crowns. Joined Yankees: Traded by Colorado Rockies to Yankees on July 28, 2005 for. Punishment: A jury acquitted Leyritz of DUI manslaughter, but convicted him on a misdemeanor DUI in November 2010. 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. Punishment: Sentenced to 50 months in prison and three years of supervised release in August 2012 after pleading guilty in August 2012. Following his pitching career, Wetteland became the bullpen coach for the Washington Nationals, but was fired in 2006. 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. When the police arrived to the home, a man later identified as Wetteland came out with his hands in the air, saying he needed help.. 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. Offense: Turned himself into police on Aug. 26, 2005 three days after he drove away from police after being pulled over and allegedly having slurred speech and a strong odor of alcohol. Offense: Arrested in Lewisville, Texas on June 21, 2007 and charged with three counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child and two counts of indecency. Unknown if charges led court-ordered punishment or were dropped following payment of debt. His 330 saves still rank 15th on the all-time saves list entering the 2020 season. Joined Yankees: Traded by Montreal Expos to Yankees on April 5, 1995 for 1B/OF Fernando Seguignol and cash. 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. Maggie previously worked at the Chicago Tribune and The Columbus Dispatch. "My wife and I are very appreciative of the over-and-above care of our local officers and paramedics," Wetteland said. 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). 19th Hole gave Bluehorseshoe 1 Betpoint(s) for this post. 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. Punishment: Received one year parole, 50 hours of community service, a 10-day vehicle impoundment, a six-month license revocation and a $500 fine after pleading guilty on Feb. 20, 2013. The judge in the child sex assault trial of former World Series MVP John Wetteland has declared a mistrial as the jury remained. He failed to show up for his court hearing. 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. accusations of sexually assaulting a child. After an investigation, Wetteland was arrested a few days later. All other sports including pro, high school and more! At 4:40 p.m., the jury sent its third note to the judge. U.S. A three-time All-Star and 1996 World Series MVP, John Wetteland earned over $30 million in his career. Career stats: 34-35, 5.15 ERA, 126 games, 80 starts, 16 saves, 514 IP, 547 hits, 308 runs, 294 ER, 91 HR, 175 BB, 405 K in six seasons with Yankees (1997-99), Montreal Expos (2000-01) and Texas Rangers (2002). "I am currently resting safely at home.". His blood alcohol rate was .128, which exceeded Florida's .08 limit. A Denton County prosecutor and a court official said that the trial for the 55-year-old Trophy Club man is scheduled for that date. 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). Wetteland had been accused of abusing a child for two years starting in 2004 when the boy was 4 years old. Offense: Arrested on Feb 9, 2018 in San Diego on felony charges of possessing and transporting a controlled substance with intent to sell. He is innocent.. Bartonville police charged the Trophy Club resident with continuous sexual. Offense: Arrested on June 8, 1921 in Manhattan for reckless driving after he was pulled over for speeding. MLB.TV Watch & Listen Archives . Randy Miller may be reached at [email protected]. A Texas Rangers Hall of Fame pitcher accused of sexually assaulting a child is set to stand trial this week in Denton County more than 15 years after the abuse was alleged to have happened. 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. Yankees minor-league stats: 22-30, 5.12 ERA, 95 games, 82 starts, 433 IP, 355 hits, 296 runs, 240 ER, 23 HR, 343 BB, 423 K in seven seasons. This story was originally published August 11, 2022 5:35 PM. Offense: Charged with misdemeanor child abuse in January 2005 after being accused of leaving four of his five daughters (then ages 2 to 11) alone for more than eight hours while he allegedly was shooting pool with friends. We think all of this will be pretty clear, why these false accusations have been made.. A Denton County grand jury indicted Wetteland in 2019 on a charge of continuous sexual abuse of a child younger than age 14. 2009 on a felony charge for writing three bad checks totaling $50,000 each to settle a $150,000 gambling debt to Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Career stats: .273 average, 5,814 AB, 909 runs, 1,589 hits, 319 doubles, 49 triples, 271 HR, 860 RBI, 475 BB, 1,130 K, 229 SB, 92 CS, .815 OPS, 1,525 games in 13 seasons with Los Angeles Dodgers (1993-99), Toronto Blue Jays (2000-02), Yankees (2002-03), Arizona Diamondbacks (2003), Pittsburgh Pirates (2004), Anaheim Angels (2004) and Atlanta Braves (2005). Joined Yankees: Traded by Cleveland Indians to Yankees on Sept. 5, 1964 for players to be named and $75,000. Career stats: 45-61, 4.99 ERA, 269 games, 134 starts, 36 saves, 922 IP, 916 hits, 544 runs, 511 ER, 137 HR, 475 BB, 619 BB in eight seasons with Colorado Rockies (2001-05), Yankees (2005-06), Pittsburgh Pirates (2006-07) and Houston Astros (2008). The Yankees won the 1996 World Series, with Wetteland earning World Series MVP honors. Career stats: 47-41, 3.03 ERA, 497 games, 91 saves, 606 IP, 586 hits, 239 runs, 204 ER, 32 HR, 139 BB, 328 K in 12 seasons with Los Angeles Dodgers (1980-83, 1985), Minnesota Twins (1985), Texas Rangers (1987) and Yankees (1991-96). Punishment: One month in jail, followed by two years house arrest and then three years of probation. Joined Yankees: Signed as amateur free agent on Aug. 24, 1985. Joined Yankees: Traded by Minnesota Twins to Yankees on Feb. 6, 1998 for OF Brian Buchanan, SS Cristian Guzman, LHP Eric Milton, RHP Danny Mota and cash. Wetteland served as the bullpen coach for the 2006 Washington Nationals, although manager Frank Robinson removed him from that role midway through the year. Departed Yankees: Traded to Anaheim Angels on Dec. 5, 1996 for RHP Jeremy Blevins and 3B Ryan Kane. Wetteland had been accused of abusing a child for two years starting in 2004 when the boy was 4 years old. Offense: Arrested on June 6, 1973 by the FBI and charged with attempted extortion of $250,000 and threatening to bomb an Island Princess cruise ship that was headed from Los Angeles to Mexico with 850 passengers. 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. Three years probation, two months in an addition treatment facility, minimum of three random urine tests weekly. Former Yankees pitcher John Wetteland will return to court in March to face trial for alleged aggravated sexual assault of a child, court records show. 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. Since Tuesday, jurors in 462nd District Court heard from the accuser, Wetteland and other witnesses. Retired on March 30, 2001. On Wednesday, Argyle school districts former chief of police read the letter to the jury. 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. John Wetteland, RHP Born: Aug. 21, 1966 (age 52). All rights reserved, John Wetteland, who is accused of continuous sexual abuse of a child, which began with jury selection Monday in Denton County, told our partners at The Dallas Morning News, Arrest Warrant Reveals New Details Leading Up To McKinney Woman's Disappearance, Irving ISD Approves $700 Million Bond Propositions for May Election, Wetteland was inducted into the team's Hall of Fame in 2005, according to a report in The Dallas Morning News. Signed as free agent on Dec. 7, 2000. Offense: Arrested on Oct. 18, 2008 at 1 a.m. in Lincoln, Neb., on DUI charge after being pulled over for speeding. Get the fukk out of here. Adame and defense attorney Caroline Simone argue the abuse allegations are not true and were possibly fabricated by a man named Chris. Jury selection reportedly began on Monday. Let's not discuss the cat. Follow him on Twitter @RandyJMiller. Hopefully Wetteland can get the help he needs and can work things out. Yankees stats: .220 average, 423 AB, 54 runs, 93 hits, 15 doubles, 0 triples, 27 HR, 67 RBI, 57 BB, 133 K, 0 SB, 0 CS, .769 OPS, 171 games in two seasons (2011-12). Departed Yankees: Traded to Montreal Expos on Dec. 22, 1999 for RHP Jake Westbrook, LHP Ted Lilly and RHP Christian Parker. Wetteland played four seasons for the Rangers from 1997-2000. Evan graduated from Georgia State University, but oddly is a Georgia fan. The 52-year-old allegedly abused a boy between the ages of 4 . Famously, Wetteland saved all four games in the 1996 World Series, the Yankees first Fall Classic win since 1978. Who is Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu? The former World Series MVP pitcher said he was innocent of the charge. Jury selection began Monday in the trial against former Texas Rangers pitcher John Wetteland who is accused of continuous sexual abuse of a child. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Joined Yankees: 2006 draft, 1st round (41st overall). Even if Wettland is found not guilty everyone will remember this story whether is true or not. Authorities responded to a 911 call from Wetteland's home in the afternoon. 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. The trial was originally scheduled to start in March 2020. Find NJ.com on Facebook. Offense: Arrested on April 2, 2001 after leaving his drug treatment center while on house arrest. Punishment: Sentenced on Nov. 9, 2000 to 40 days in jail. John Wetteland had a 2.32 ERA and saved 105 games with the Expos, including 25 in the strike-shortened 1995 season. When the boy was 18, his mother testified, she told him to write a letter about the abuse and planned to send it to people connected with Wetteland. They described Chris as aggressive and jealous of Wetteland. 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Offense: Arrested on March 12, 2005 on a misdemeanor battery charge for allegedly punching his girlfriend and she threw a telephone at his head. 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. Offense: Arrested in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Dec. 28, 2007 on drunk driving and vehicular homicide charges. Wetteland, 52, is accused of continually abusing a child under. Former Texas Rangers pitcher John Wetteland, front, accused of sexually assaulting a child, alongside his wife, Rebecca, leaves the courtroom during the final day of his trial at the Denton. Punishment: Three years probation and 150 hours community service. Wetteland joined the Rangers in 1997 and is a member of the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame. Career stats: 117-160, 4.08 ERA, 582 games, 268 starts, 54 saves, 2,355.2 IP, 2,364 hits, 1,210 runs, 1,068 ER, 316 HR, 724 BB, 1,305 K in 15 seasons with Washington Senators (1955-60), Minnesota Twins (1961), Cleveland Indians (1962-64), Yankees (1964-66) and Philadelphia Phillies (1967). The accusations were made by a relative and are said to have occurred between 2004-06, when the child was four years old. Matthew also serves as the Editor of the College Football America Yearbook. Wetteland was a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos and New York Yankees, with whom he was crowned the 1996 World Series MVP. 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). Punishment: Sentenced to more probation after pleading guilty. He's currently incarcerated at Coffield Unit in Tennessee Colony, Texas. Wetteland was hospitalized in 2009after reportedly considering suicide, though he later said his hospitalization was due to his elevated blood pressure and heart rate and that it had been addressed. Yankees hitting 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, 110 SB, 117 CS, 1.195 OPS, 2,084 games in 15 seasons (1920-34). Wetteland spent the final four years of his career in Texas. Joined Yankees: Traded by Seattle Mariners to Yankees on Jan. 23, 2012 with RHP Vicente Campos for C Jesus Montero and RHP Hector Noesi. John Wetteland, Child Molester. Punishment: Three years probation, $1,000 fine and 100 hours community service. Though Wetteland is in the Rangers Hall of Fame, the club no longer has official ties with him. So someone accused him of something that happened 15 years ago today? Wetteland, who now lives in Trophy Club, is. Joined Yankees: Traded by Toronto Blue Jays to Yankees on July 1, 2002 for LHP Scott Wiggins. Offense: Arrested on April 3, 1999 in Tampa for soliciting sex from a policewoman posing as a prostitute and possession of cocaine. Wetteland was a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos and New York Yankees, with whom he was crowned the 1996 World Series MVP. Chris is not biologically related to the accuser but lived with him when the accuser was a teenager. 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 pleaded not guilty and said the accusers account of sexual abuse is a lie. Obviously this is a pretty sad story. Updated: 7:04 PM CDT September 2, 2022 DENTON COUNTY, Texas A Denton County judge declared a mistrial trial in the child sex abuse case against former Texas Rangers baseball player and. 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. Joined Yankees: Signed as free agent on Feb. 20, 1996; Signed as free agent on June 11, 2000. The. Wetteland, 52, was arrested in mid . Five closers in the top-15 are in the Hall of Fame; Billy Wagner, who ranks sixth with 422 saves, appeared on 31.7% percent of Hall of Fame ballots last year. Bartonville police have said DFPS contacted the department about the case on Jan. 9, 2019. Punishment: Spent a day in jail after being arrested. He was sentenced one year probation and a $500 fine. My dad gets an elevated heart rate watching the New York Mets every summer, but I don't think my mom is calling the police anytime soon. Wetteland, 52, was arrested Monday and freed on $25,000 bond . Punishment: Sentenced to a drug treatment facility in Tampa, plus a suspended 18-month jail sentence with community control and then a year of probation. The 52-year-old right-hander was booked and posed for a mug shot. The inference is there is money to be made by accusing Wetteland, who made more than $33 million during his 11-year MLB career. Yankees stats: .263 average, 971 AB, 167 runs, 255 hits, 48 doubles, 2 triples, 27 HR, 130 RBI, 154 BB, 164 K, 41 SB, 15 CS, .766 OPS, 340 games in three seasons (1997-99). Wetteland made over $2 million in each of his final seven seasons. 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. For many fans, John Wettelands reputation fairly or unfairly was the Yankees closer before Mariano Rivera took over in 1997. $78k AVERAGE INCOME Our wealth data indicates income average is $78k. Career stats: 40-41, 4.05 ERA, 117 starts, 680 IP, 652 hits, 330 runs, 306 ER, 91 HR, 157 BB, 687 K in five seasons with Seattle Mariners (2011) and Yankees (2014-17). The victim was a 12-year-old girl who had Hall for a basketball coach and claimed she had engaged in sexual activity with him in several places, including both of their homes. Joined Yankees: Signed as amateur free agent in 1937. Post by 93henfan Wed Jan 16, 2019 2:16 am. His wife filed for divorce a week later. Punishment: Pleaded guilty in August, 2018 and is awaiting sentencing. Punishment: Pleaded guilty and was sentenced to one year probation, a $400 fine and loss of driver's license for 60 days. 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. During. Kaley Johnson is the Star-Telegrams Seeking Justice reporter. He was invited to opening-day festivities in 2018, but was asked by club personnel to leave early in the day. She said she did not report the allegation to police. 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