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Name Team Age
Rich Wietelmann Retired (1992, Age 36) Died (2019, Age 63)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 2, Pick 21
(1978)
SP B/L
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Fred Lynn League 0 5 years (56 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B- C+ D+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- D- D-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D-
Endurance Velocity Control
C+
Leadership   Mentor Value  
B- B+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
0 3/15/1956
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 0
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
(0.0 %) (0.0 %) (0.0 %)

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Last pitched 130 or more days ago.
Date Batters Faced
2076-07-28 0
2076-07-27 0
2076-07-26 0
2076-07-25 0
2076-07-24 0
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1992-11-01Rich Wietelmann has retired from the Free Agency Pool
1992-04-11The Chicago Bear Cubs have waived Rich Wietelmann.
1992-03-07The Chicago Bear Cubs have designated Rich Wietelmann for assignment.
1991-07-02The Chicago Bear Cubs have promoted Rich Wietelmann to the major league team.
1991-05-16The Chicago Bear Cubs have promoted Lynn Moses to the major league team. The Chicago Bear Cubs have promoted Jose Tufts to the major league team. The Chicago Bear Cubs have designated Rich Wietelmann for assignment. The Chicago Bear Cubs have designated Brian Cox for assignment.
1990-05-20The Chicago Bear Cubs have promoted Rich Wietelmann to the major league team. The Chicago Bear Cubs have designated Michael McCullers for assignment.
1990-05-20The Chicago Bear Cubs have acquired Rich Wietelmann from the waiver wire.
1990-04-01The New York TrammellHOF have waived Rich Wietelmann.
1989-07-25The New York TrammellHOF have designated Rich Wietelmann for assignment.
1989-04-01The New York TrammellHOF have promoted Eddie Antonelli to the major league team. The New York TrammellHOF have promoted Rich Wietelmann to the major league team.
1987-04-05The New York TrammellHOF have designated Rich Wietelmann for assignment.
1985-10-21A trade has been completed between the New York TrammellHOF and the Chicago Bear Cubs. The Chicago Bear Cubs receive Lou Barron, Draft Pick 1986 Round 3 NYA (Jimmy Alexander) from the New York TrammellHOF in exchange for Rich Wietelmann.
1985-08-31The Chicago Bear Cubs have promoted Rich Wietelmann to the major league team.
1985-08-01The Chicago Bear Cubs have promoted Tony Barthelson to the major league team. The Chicago Bear Cubs have designated Rich Wietelmann for assignment.
1984-05-01The Chicago Bear Cubs have promoted Rich Wietelmann to the major league team. The Chicago Bear Cubs have sent Tony Barthelson to the minors.
1984-04-01The Chicago Bear Cubs have promoted Harry Garcia to the major league team. The Chicago Bear Cubs have promoted Jack Cooney to the major league team. The Chicago Bear Cubs have promoted Doug Almanza to the major league team. The Chicago Bear Cubs have sent Bob Ruebel to the minors. The Chicago Bear Cubs have designated Rich Wietelmann for assignment. The Chicago Bear Cubs have sent Hal Rainey to the minors.
1983-09-12The Chicago Bear Cubs have promoted Rich Wietelmann to the major league team. The Chicago Bear Cubs have sent Dennis Altobelli to the minors.
1981-06-21The Chicago Cubs have sent Rich Wietelmann to the minors.
1981-05-26The Chicago Cubs have promoted Rich Wietelmann to the major league team.
1981-05-23The Chicago Cubs have sent Rich Wietelmann to the minors.
1981-04-28The Chicago Cubs have promoted Rich Wietelmann to the major league team.
1980-04-30The Chicago Teddy Bears have promoted Chris Riel to the major league team. The Chicago Teddy Bears have promoted Red Selph to the major league team. The Chicago Teddy Bears have sent Rich Wietelmann to the minors. The Chicago Teddy Bears have designated Doc Knothe for assignment.
1980-03-07The Chicago Teddy Bears have promoted Rich Wietelmann to the major league team. The Chicago Teddy Bears have sent Bob Knode to the minors.