B.J. Waszgis
From BR Bullpen
Robert Michael Waszgis
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 215 lb.
- School McNeese State University
- Debut July 29, 2000
- Final Game October 1, 2000
- Born August 24, 1970 in Omaha, NE USA
[edit] Biographical Information
B.J. Waszgis played 23 games for the 2000 Texas Rangers, primarily as a catcher. He also played 12 seasons in the minors, hitting 132 home runs.
His top home run total in the minors was 23 in 96 games with Calgary in 2001. Being a catcher, he had fewer than 400 at-bats during most of his years in the minors.
Ivan Rodriguez was the regular catcher for the 2000 Rangers, slugging .667. Waszgis also played some first base for the Rangers, where Rafael Palmeiro was the regular who hit 39 home runs.
