Aaron Sele
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| Born: | June 25, 1970 |
| Birthplace: | Golden Valley, Minnesota |
| Hometown: | Bellevue, Washington |
| Height: | 6' 0" |
| Weight: | 200 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1991: 1st Round by the Boston Red Sox |
| College: | Washington State University |
| High School: | North Kitsap HS (WA) |
| Other Teams: | Texas Rangers 1998-1999 Seattle Mariners 2000-01, 05 Anaheim Angels 2002-2004 LA Dodgers 2006 New York Mets 2007-Pres |
| Years with Boston: | 1993 - 1997 |
Aaron Helmer Sele (born June 25, 1970 in Golden Valley, Minnesota) pitched for the Boston Red Sox from 1993-1997. Sele was originally drafted by the Minnesota Twins in 37th Round of the 1988 amateur draft, but he chose to attend Washington State University. The Boston Red Sox selected Sele in the first-round (23rd overall) of the 1991 draft.
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Overall Career
Sele was 22 years old when he broke into the big leagues on June 23, 1993 with the Boston Red Sox. As a rookie starter, he won his first four decisions, and started the season with a 6-0 record. He was eventually dealt with Bill Haselman to the Texas Rangers in November 1997 for Jim Leyritz and Damon Buford.
Besides Boston ('93-'97) and Texas ('98-'99), Sele has played for the Seattle Mariners ('00-'01, 2005), Anaheim Angels ('02-'04), Los Angeles Dodgers (2006) and New York Mets (2007-Present). He bats and throws right handed.
Awards
- 2-time American League All-Star (1998, 2000)
- 1993 International League All-Star
- 1993 International League Most Valuable Pitcher
- He finished third in the Rookie of the Year Award
Trivia
- Sele was member of Team USA in summer of 1990, pitching a three-hit shutout vs. Cuban National team
- Won his first six decisions as a Red Sox, the most recent player to do so.
- Became the 81st player in Major League history to play for both the Dodgers and Angels.
- In 2001, Sele drilled then Red Sox second baseman Chris Stynes in the face with a pitch, fracturing his left cheekbone.
Transactions
- June 1, 1988: Drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 37th round of the 1988 amateur draft, but did not sign.
- June 3, 1991: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 1st round (23rd pick) of the 1991 Amateur Draft.
- November 6, 1997: Traded by the Red Sox with Mark Brandenburg & Bill Haselman to the Rangers for Damon Buford & Jim Leyritz.
- November 5, 1999: Granted Free Agency.
- January 10, 2000: Signed as a Free Agent with the Seattle Mariners.
- November 5, 2001: Granted Free Agency.
- January 4, 2002: Signed as a Free Agent with the Anaheim Angels.
- October 29, 2004: Granted Free Agency.
- January 19, 2005: Signed as a Free Agent with the Seattle Mariners.
- August 1, 2005: Released by the Seattle Mariners.
- August 6, 2005: Signed as a Free Agent with the Texas Rangers to a minor league contract.
- January 17, 2006: Signed as a Free Agent with the Los Angeles Dodgers to a minor league contract.
- January 25, 2007: Signed as a Free Agent with the New York Mets to a minor league contract.
External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
