Bill Pulsipher

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Bill Pulsipher
Born: October 9, 1973
Birthplace: Fort Benning, Georgia
Hometown:
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 210 lbs
Bats: Right
Throws: Left
Drafted: 1991: 2nd Rd. by the NY Mets
College: None
High School: Fairfax High School (VA)
Other Teams: NY Mets (1995, 1998, 2000), Milwaukee Brewers (1997-98), Chicago White Sox (2001),
St. Louis Cardinals (2005)
Years with Boston: 2001


William Thomas "Bill" Pulsipher, born October 9, 1973, was signed by the Boston Red Sox on April 18, 2001 after being released by the Tampa Bay Rays. The left-handed reliever pitched in 23 games in 2001 before being claimed off waivers by the Chicago White Sox.

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Overall Career

Pulsipher's career began when he was picked in the second round of the 1991 draft by the New York Mets and quickly became known as one of three highly-touted Mets pitching prospects (along with Jason Isringhausen and Paul Wilson). He made his major league debut on June 17, 1995 and recorded his first win on June 27th of that year, but in 1996 he had surgery to repair torn ligaments in his pitching arm, and he did not return to the majors until 1998. The Mets traded him to the Brewers at the 1998 trading deadline, reacquired him in January 2000, and traded him again (this time to the Diamondbacks) in June 2000. Before the 2001 season, Pulsipher signed as a free agent with the Devil Rays, but was released during spring training and signed with the Red Sox. He subsequently pitched for the White Sox, Rangers, Yankees, Orioles, Mariners, and Cardinals, and is currently starring for the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League. Over 11 years, Pulsipher pitched a total of 293 innings in 104 games (46 starts), compiling a 13-19 record and a 5.04 ERA.

Pulsipher's Moments in the Sun

Pulsipher was a highly touted pitcher during his minor league career (1991-1994). His rookie season of 1995 provided reason for optimism, as he started 17 games and compiled a 3.98 ERA (including 2 complete games), a WHIP of 1.318, and an ERA+ of 105. During the following April, he needed elbow surgery, and his season ERA+ would never again top 84.

Trivia

  • 6/3/91: drafted by the Mets in the 2nd round of the 1991 draft (signed 8/22)

Transactions

  • June 3, 1991: Drafted by the New York Mets in the 2nd round of the 1991 amateur draft.
  • July 31, 1998: Traded by the New York Mets to the Milwaukee Brewers for Mike Kinkade.
  • January 21, 2000: Traded by the Milwaukee Brewers to the New York Mets for Luis Lopez.
  • June 2, 2000: Traded by the New York Mets to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Lenny Harris.
  • October 14, 2000: Granted Free Agency.
  • November 2, 2000: Signed as a Free Agent with the Tampa Bay Rays.
  • March 23, 2001: Released by the Tampa Bay Rays.
  • April 18, 2001: Signed as a Free Agent with the Boston Red Sox.
  • August 23, 2001: Selected off waivers by the Chicago White Sox from the Boston Red Sox.
  • October 16, 2001: Granted Free Agency.
  • December 27, 2001: Signed as a Free Agent with the Texas Rangers.
  • March 26, 2002: Released by the Texas Rangers.
  • April 8, 2002: Signed as a Free Agent with the New York Yankees.
  • May 23, 2002: Released by the New York Yankees.
  • December 2, 2002: Signed as a Free Agent with the Baltimore Orioles.
  • October 15, 2003: Granted Free Agency.
  • August 6, 2004: Purchased by the Seattle Mariners from the Long Island Ducks (Atlantic).
  • September 13, 2004: Released by the Seattle Mariners.
  • February 21, 2005: Signed as a Free Agent with the St. Louis Cardinals.
  • September 6, 2005: Released by the St. Louis Cardinals.

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