John Truman Wasdin

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 2", Weight: 190 lb.

Born: August 5, 1972 in Fort Belvoir, VA
High School: Godby HS (Tallahassee, FL)
School: Florida State University (Tallahassee, FL)
Drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 1st round (25th pick) of the 1993 amateur draft.
Signed June 15, 1993. (All Transactions)
Debut: August 24, 1995 (Age 23)   vs. BOS 6.2 IP, 4 H, 1 SO, 3 BB, 3 ER
Teams (by GP): RedSox/Rangers/Rockies/Athletics/Orioles/... 1995-2007

Final Game: July 7, 2007 (Age 34)   vs. CHC 2.1 IP, 5 H, 1 SO, 0 BB, 2 ER
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