John Wasdin
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John Truman Wasdin is a journeyman right-handed relief pitcher who formerly played for the Texas Rangers organization.
Wasdin went to college in Florida State University. He was drafted by the New York Yankees in 1990, but turned them down. He was eventually drafted by the Oakland Athletics in 1993, the 25th pick of that year's draft.
During his time with the Boston Red Sox, Wasdin was given the name "Way Back Wasdin" for his reputation of giving up untimely homeruns.
On August 1, 2006, Wasdin was designated for assignment by the Rangers, and was placed on unconditional waivers for the purpose of granting him his release on August 3. Wasdin was signed to a minor league contract by the Pittsburgh Pirates during the winter meetings in 2006 and has been invited to Spring Training. He could make the team out of Spring Training or he could start in the minor leagues and be called up as needed during the regular season.
[edit] Wasdin's professional career
- Oakland Athletics - 1993-1996
- Boston Red Sox - 1997-2000
- Colorado Rockies - 2000-2001
- Baltimore Orioles - 2001
- Yomiuri Giants - 2002
- Toronto Blue Jays - 2003
- Texas Rangers - 2004-2006
(Note: Wasdin played in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization in 2003, but did not play for the major league club. He spent part of that season with the Triple-A Nashville Sounds While with the Sounds, Wasdin pitched a perfect game, not allowing a single hit, walk or run the entire game].
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