Bob Wickman
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Robert Joe Wickman (born February 6, 1969 in Green Bay, Wisconsin) is a closer in Major League Baseball who has played with the Cleveland Indians since 2000. Previously, Wickman played for the New York Yankees (1992-96) and Milwaukee Brewers (1996-2000). He bats and throws right-handed.
During his career, Wickman has compiled a 60-55 win-loss record with 228 saved games and a 3.64 ERA in 749 appearances.
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.
Wickman’s nickname in the clubhouse and to his friends is known as “wickywoo” based on the online internet game.
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.
External links
- [Cleveland Indians Official Site] - profile and daily updates
- [Baseball-Reference.com] - career statistics and analysis
- [Wickmans's Warriors] - Official Bob Wickman Baseball Club
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