Turk Wendell

• 2 Playoff Appearances (1999, 2000)
• Posted a 3.34 ERA and a 22-14 record in 285 appearances
• Played on the Mets with Rickey Henderson, Mike Piazza, Al Leiter and John Franco

Steven John "Turk" Wendell is a retired right-handed relief pitcher who played in the MLB from 1993 to 2004. Turk was generally regarded as a workhorse relief pitcher who threw a four-seam fastball, a two-seam fastball, a slider, and a change-up. Turk was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in 1988 in the 5th round and made his professional debut with the Pulaski Braves of the Appalachian League in June 1988. He made his first major league appearance in 1993 with the Chicago Cubs. In 1997, Turk moved on to the Mets, where he spent three and a half seasons. Turk was extremely well liked by Mets fans, given his friendly personality, sense of humor, outspoken nature, and frequent antics. In his Met career, he posted a solid 3.34 ERA and a 22-14 record in 285 appearances. He led the team in games pitched in the 1999 and 2000 seasons. Turk also appeared in the playoffs twice with the Mets, in 1999 and 2000, including an appearance in the 2000 World Series. Turk played on the 2000 Mets team with standouts Rickey Henderson, Mike Piazza, Al Leiter and John Franco.