Steven John Wendell Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Steven John "Turk" Wendell (born May 19, 1967 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher from 1993 to 2004.Wendell was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in 1988 (a 5th round selection) and made his professional debut with the Pulaski Braves of the Appalachian League in June 1988. He made his first major league appearance on June 17, 1993.Wendell was named the most superstitious athlete of all time by Men's Fitness.
(January 14) Signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies. [2004]
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Flew an F-16 Fighter Jet with the Thunderbirds from Las Vegas's Nellis Air Force Base; hit 9.4 G-Forces, the most hit by anyone other than a pilot.
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Children: Dakota Karoline (20 April 1998), Wyatt Dylan (11 February 1999)
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Accused San Francisco's Barry Bonds of using steroids. Bonds repeatedly has denied using steroids, and told reporters that Wendell should've said it to him directly and not through the media. Earlier this month, Bonds's personal trainer and 3 others were charged with distributing steroids to dozens of athletes. (24 February 2004)
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Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 5th round of the 1988 amateur draft.
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Nickname came from his grandfather after how the then-3 year old Turk would repeatedly hurl himself into a snow mound out of the window of his home.
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Has pitched in the major leagues for the Chicago Cubs (1993-1997), New York Mets (1997-2001), and Philadelphia Phillies (2001-present)
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Title
Year
Status
Character
Sunday Night Baseball
1997-2001
TV Series
Himself - New York Mets Pitcher / Himself - Chicago Cubs Pitcher