John Karl Wetteland is a retired American Major League Baseball pitcher who specialized as a closer. During a 12-year career , he pitched for four different teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos, New York Yankees, and Texas Rangers. Wetteland was signed by the Dodgers as their second choice in the June 1985 amateur draft . He was later claimed by the Detroit Tigers in December 1989 as a Rule 5 Draft pick, but was soon returned to the Dodgers. While playing in the Pacific Coast League, he garnered notice by earning 20 saves in 20 chances. He made his major league debut on May 31,... 1989. After struggling with his first five starts in 1990, Wetteland asked to be switched to the bullpen, and became a full-time closer in 1992. After the 1991 season, Wetteland was traded twice; first to the Cincinnati Reds for Eric Davis, and then to the Expos for Dave Martinez. On April 5, 1995 he was traded to the Yankees for Fernando Seguignol. During the 1996 season, he led the American League in saves, with 43, and appeared in the All-Star Game.
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| Birthdate: | August 21, 1966 |
| Birthplace: | San Mateo, California |
| Age: | 45 |
| All Positions Played: | Relief pitcher, Pitcher |