I will have more on this story as it develops. Punishment: Unknown following a guilty plea. Punishment: Hall was found guilty on June 16, 2009 and sentenced to 45 years in prison. Although Wetteland was only 33 and saved 34 games in 2000, his 4.20 ERA was the highest hed posted in a decade. He signed with the Rangers as a free agent after anchoring the New York Yankees bullpen. Wetteland was indicted on three counts of that charge in March 2019. Employees discovered the letter, the school districts chief technology officer testified Wednesday, and reported it to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. 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. After beginning deliberations Friday around 9:30 a.m., the jury returned to the courtroom. You can't book someone based on an accusation, especially an accusation that you have no proof it happened agaist your will. Wetteland was released from jail after posting a $25,000 bond. Hopefully Wetteland can get the help he needs and can work things out. MLB.TV Watch & Listen Archives . In a probable cause affidavit filed on Jan. 15, 2019, the victim alleged that between the ages of 4 and 6, from October 2004 to October 2006, three separate assaults took place in Denton County. Offense: Arrested on Sept. 11, 2000 on charges of reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident. Offense: Arrested in Dec. 19 1991 near his home in Montana on a felony cocaine charge after making a purchase during a federal drug investigation. Wetteland was a three-time All Star and is 11th in career . Wetteland made over $2 million in each of his final seven seasons. Wetteland pitched 12 seasons in the major leagues for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos, New York Yankees, and the Texas Rangers. Obviously an elevated heart is the complete opposite of someone attempting suicide. Famously, Wetteland saved all four games in the 1996 World Series, the Yankees first Fall Classic win since 1978. 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The 52-year-old right-hander was booked and posed for a mug shot. Wetteland was first charged with the crimes more than three years ago. Career minor-league stats: 22-30, 5.12 ERA, 100 games, 82 starts, 435.2 IP, 360 hits, 307 runs, 248 ER, 25 HR, 352 BB, 425 K in six seasons. Joined Yankees: Signed as amateur free agent in 1937. Yankees stats: .243 average, 111 AB, 16 runs, 27 hits, 3 doubles, 0 triples, 6 HR, 19 RBI, 23 BB, 37 K, 0 SB, 0 CS, .797 OPS, 37 games in one season (2000). Wetteland, 52, who was the 1996 World.. But after questioning the jury about 5 p.m., she declared a mistrial. The Denton County jury told Judge Lee Ann Breading three times that it was split before she declared a mistrial Friday. Evan graduated from Georgia State University, but oddly is a Georgia fan. I got booted ftom Wm Mitchell Law School for running a book on campus! Ruth wound up playing center field for the final innings of a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Indians, going 0-for-1 with a walk and stolen base. Punishment: Pleaded no contest on May 29, 1999 and was sentenced to 21 months probation plus community service. Wetteland joined the Rangers in 1997 and is a member of the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame. Released on Nov. 9, 2006 after being incarcerated for almost seven months. The 52-year-old. Three years later, he began working as a bullpen coach for the Seattle Mariners. Career hitting stats: .342 average, 8,399 AB, 2,174 runs, 2,873 hits, 506 doubles, 136 triples, 714 HR, 2,214 RBI, 2,062 BB, 1,330 K, 123 SB, 117 CS, 1.164 OPS, 2,503 games in 22 seasons with Boston Red Sox (1914-19), Yankees (1920-34) and Boston Braves (1935). Departed Yankees: Granted free agency on Nov. 10, 2000. A relative accused the 56-year-old of sexual assault between 2004 and 2006, beginning when the child was 4 years old. $78k AVERAGE INCOME Our wealth data indicates income average is $78k. He had been inducted into the team's hall of fame in 2005. Offense: Arrested Feb. 20, 2002 in Tampa on DUI charge, driving with a suspended license and having an open container of alcohol. Punishment: Sentenced to 50 months in prison and three years of supervised release in August 2012 after pleading guilty in August 2012. Wetteland subsequently joined the Rangers in 1997. Career stats: .276 average, 4,237 AB, 568 runs, 1,171 hits, 229 doubles, 25 triples, 134 HR, 620 RBI, 267 BB, 575 K, 31 SB, 22 CS, .755 OPS, 1,276 games in 13 seasons with Chicago Cubs (1981-84), Cleveland Indians (1984-88), Yankees (1989-92) and San Francisco Giants (1996). Adame and defense attorney Caroline Simone argue the abuse allegations are not true and were possibly fabricated by a man named Chris. Two more kilos of cocaine were found after police used a warrant to search Ramos' home. Offense: Arrested at a bowling alley in Greeley, Colo., on Oct 5. Punishment: One month in jail, followed by two years house arrest and then three years of probation. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. The Rangers reportedly have no official ties to Wetteland and he hasnt been to a club-organized function or game since 2018. 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. He was later released on $25,000 bond. The Rangers inducted Wetteland into the teams Hall of Fame in 2005. Departed Yankees: Traded to Washington Senators on Jan. 29, 1943 with RHP Milo Candini for RHP Bill Zuber and cash. Follow him on Twitter @RandyJMiller. He taught from 2007 to 2008. Wettelands 43-save season in 1996 earned him his first All-Star berth. Obviously this is a pretty sad story. Jurors in 462nd District Court heard from the accuser , Wetteland and other witnesses. Wettelands contract expired that offseason, and he promptly retired. It said it was deadlocked and some jurors were unwilling to budge. The jurors asked how long they were expected to deliberate. Star-Telegram breaking news reporter Domingo Ramirez Jr. has been in journalism for more than 35 years. Offense: Arrested at his home in Houston on July 23, 2014 on a misdemeanor assault charge. Wetteland pleaded not guilty and said the accusers account of sexual abuse is a lie. You can find Matthew Postins on Twitter @PostinsPostcard. Randy Miller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. Punishment: Sentenced on Nov. 9, 2000 to 40 days in jail. Arguments in the trial of the 56-year-old former Major Leaguer, who is a member of the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, could begin as early as Tuesday. Offense: Arrested on June 8, 1921 in Manhattan for reckless driving after he was pulled over for speeding. At one point, the judge said she heard loud arguing coming from the deliberation room. The Yankees won the 1996 World Series, with Wetteland earning World Series MVP honors. Punishment: Sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty. Who knows what really happened at the Wetteland household Thursday afternoon. Our plea will be not guilty, and thats what our position will be, said Derek Adame of Denton, Wettelands attorney, shortly after a 2019 hearing in the case. Departed Yankees: Granted free agency on Oct. 29, 2004. 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A grand jury formally indicted Wetteland in March. Career stats: 25-21, 3.81 ERA, 385 games, 43 starts, 7 saves, 555.1 IP, 540 hits, 261 runs, 235 ER, 57 HR, 226 BB, 546 K in 10 seasons with Yankees (2007-13), Detroit Tigers (2014-15), Kansas City Royals (2015) and Cleveland Indians (2016). 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).