Jay Witasick

Major League Baseball pitcher

What is Jay Witasick known for?

Jay Witasick is a notable alumnus from C. Milton Wright High School in Bel Air, Maryland, a town located in the Baltimore metropolitan area. Born on August 28, 1972, in Baltimore, Maryland, Witasick was originally drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2nd round of the 1993 Major League Baseball Draft.

Witasick made his professional debut in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a pitcher on July 7, 1996 for the Oakland Athletics. Over the course of his career, he played for various MLB teams including the Kansas City Royals, San Diego Padres, New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants, and finally the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, with his last MLB appearance on September 26, 2007. As a right-handed pitcher, he made a significant contribution to each team he played for, primarily as a relief pitcher.

Over his career, Witasick recorded impressive statistics. His MLB career includes a win-loss record of 32-41, an earned run average of 4.64, and a total of 645 strikeouts. In particular, during the 2001 season, he appeared in 63 games with an 8-2 record, striking out 106 batters in 79 innings.

Despite his professional achievements, Witasick's career also saw some challenges. He was traded numerous times and also had to deal with injuries. The most notable of these was a strained tendon in his elbow in 2003, which limited his appearances that season.

In addition to his professional career, Jay Witasick also holds an impressive academic record. Following his time at C. Milton Wright High School, he attended Brevard Community College in Melbourne, Florida, and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. His participation in the Maryland Semi-Professional Baseball League All-Star Game in 1991 provides a testament to his early talent and dedication to the sport.

For more information about Jay Witasick's career statistics, you can visit the Baseball-Reference page. Further details about his life and career can be found on his IMDB biography.