Billy Koch
From BR Bullpen
William Christopher Koch
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 3", Weight 205 lb.
- High School West Babylon High School
- School Clemson University
- Debut May 5, 1999
- Final Game August 26, 2004
- Born December 14, 1974 in Rockville Centre, NY USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Billy Koch won a bronze medal for the United States at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. Koch, his wife and their children have been suffering from a rare and mysterious condition called Morgellons disease which can cause a crawling feeling and an expulsion of filaments from under the skin. This disease is what many people feel led to his demise in the major leagues.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 1999 Topps All-Star Rookie Team
- AL Reliever of the Year Award Winner (2002)
- AL Rolaids Relief Award Winner (2002)
- AL Games Pitched Leader (2002)
- 30 Saves Seasons: 4 (1999-2002)
- 40 Saves Seasons: 1 (2002)
[edit] Related Sites
- (May 23, 2006). "Doctors Make Progress With Mysterious Disease". KTVU. KTVU. Retrieved May 25, 2006.
