Wickman, Bob

Cleveland Indians 2000-

Milwaukee Brewers 1996-2000

New York Yankees 1992-1996

Relief Pitcher (R) Height: 6’1” Weight: 234 lbs.

Born: 2-6-69, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Age at MLB Debut: 23

 

Quick Stats

2000 Age 31 NL 46.0 IP, 2.93 ERA, 44 SO, 20 BB

2000 Age 31 AL 26.2 IP, 3.37 ERA, 11 SO, 12 BB

2001 Age 32 AL 67.2 IP, 2.39 ERA, 66 SO, 14 BB

2002 Age 33 AL 34.1 IP, 4.46 ERA, 36 SO, 10 BB

2003 Age 34 AL       Did Not Play

 

2004 Stats

Previous Years

Almanac Entry

Minor League Stats

 

How Acquired:

Traded to the Indians, 7-28-00 (see below)

 

Comments

7-15-03

DNP (Injured)

With Baez being the closer of the present, and Cabrera being the closer of the future, Wickman may find himself playing out his contract as a set-up man. He had Tommy John Surgery after the 2002 season, and looks to be on pace to contribute next year. If the Indians find a buyer for him (and his contract), they won’t hesitate to send him on his way.

 

Contract: 3 Years (2002-2004, TO 2005), $15.9M (signed 12-01)

2004 Salary:

Arbitration: Yes

Free Agency: Yes

Transactions History:

6-4-90: Drafted by the Chicago White Sox (2nd Round); Assigned to GCL White Sox (R)

?-?-90: Promoted to Sarasota (A)

?-?-90: Promoted to South Bend (A)

Started 1991 in Sarasota (A)

?-?-91: Promoted to Birmingham (AA)

1-10-92: Traded along with Melido Perez and Domingo Jean to the New York Yankees for Steve Sax and Cash

Started 1992 in Columbus (AAA)

8-23-92: Contract Purchased and Recalled by New York

8-24-92: MLB Debut

8-23-96: Traded  along with Gerald Williams to the Milwaukee Brewers for Graeme Lloyd and Pat Listach

7-28-00: Traded along with Steve Woodard and Jason Bere to the Cleveland Indians for Richie Sexson, Paul Rigdon, Kane Davis, and Marcus Scutaro

3-29-03: Placed on 60-day Disabled List (Tommy John surgery)

11-3-03: Reinstated from 60-day Disabled List

 

Season League Leader:

1993: 2nd W/L% (.778)

          10th Shutouts (1)

1994: 1st Games (53)

1995: 3rd Games (63)

1997: 8th Games (74)

1998: 9th Games (72)

          10th Saves (25)

1999: 5th Saves (37)

2001: 8th Games (70)

          7th Saves (32)

 

Active Leader:

30th W/L% (.567)

21st Games (627)

15th Saves (156)

 

Career Awards and Milestones:

2000 All-Star

49th Saves (156)

 

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