We are proud to announce joining us on Saturday December 7th for QBC 2024 is none other than TURK WENDELL.
Steven John "Turk" Wendell (born May 19, 1967) is an American former professional baseball right-handed relief pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for four National League (NL) teams, in all or parts of 11 seasons, between 1993 and 2004.[1]As a batter, Wendell was a switch hitter, with all three of his lifetime hits coming from the left side of the plate.[2]
Wendell was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 5th round (112th overall) of the 1988 Major League Baseball draft.[1] He made his professional debut with the Pulaski Bravesof the Appalachian League in June 1988.[3] Wendell made his first big league appearance on June 17, 1993.[1]
Wendell was a relief pitcher who threw a four-seam fastball, a two-seam fastball, a slider, and a change-up. He was regarded as having above-average control, average pitch movement, below-average power, and a good pick-off move.
Wendell was named the most superstitious athlete of all time by Men's Journal.[4]
Toward the end of the 1997 season, Wendell was traded to the New York Mets, where he spent four and a half seasons. As a Met, Wendell posted a 3.34 ERA and a 22–14 record in 285 appearances. He led the team in games pitched in the 1999 and 2000 seasons. Wendell appeared in the playoffs twice, in 1999 and 2000, and pitched in the 2000 World Series against the Yankees.[1]
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