East Arlington in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
John Wetteland, RHP
Playing Career: 1989-2000
Years with Rangers: 1997-2000
Photographed by Jason Sullivan, July 27, 2024
1. John Wetteland, RHP Marker
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John Wetteland, RHP. Playing Career: 1989-2000. Rangers all-time leader with 150 saves. Came to Texas as a free agent after being named the 1996 World Series MVP. In four seasons with the Rangers, posted a 20-12 record with a 2.95 ERA in 248 relief appearances. Established then-club records of 42 saves in 1998 and 43 in 1999. Recorded his 300th career save in May of 2000, the 12th pitcher to reach that mark. Had 295 saves in the 1990s, most of any reliever in the decade. Compiled 330 saves in his career, ranking among baseball's all-time leaders. Recorded 30 or more saves in a single season eight times, with four seasons of 40 or more. Was selected to three All-Star games, two while with the Rangers. Pitched with the Dodgers, Expos, Yankees, and Rangers. Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame. Inducted August 5, 2005.
Rangers all-time leader with 150 saves. Came to Texas as a free agent after being named the 1996 World Series MVP. In four seasons with the Rangers, posted a 20-12 record with a 2.95 ERA in 248 relief appearances. Established then-club records of 42 saves in 1998 and 43 in 1999. Recorded his 300th career save in May of 2000, the 12th pitcher to reach that mark. Had 295 saves in the 1990s, most of any reliever in the decade. Compiled 330 saves in his career, ranking among baseball's all-time leaders. Recorded 30 or more saves in a single season eight times, with four seasons of 40 or more. Was selected to three All-Star games, two while with the Rangers. Pitched with the Dodgers, Expos, Yankees, and Rangers. Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame. Inducted August 5, 2005.
Erected by Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is August 5, 2005.
Location. 32° 44.893′ N, 97° 4.956′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in East Arlington. It can be reached from Stadium Drive. Located at the Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame outside of the northeast entrance of Globe Life Field. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 734 Stadium Dr, Arlington TX 76011, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas. This page has been viewed 223 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on August 4, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas. 2. submitted on April 6, 2025, by Matthew G French of Fort Worth, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
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