| John Rocker | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: October 17, 1974 Statesboro, Georgia, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 5, 1998, for the Atlanta Braves | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 14, 2003, for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 13–22 |
| Earned run average | 3.42 |
| Strikeouts | 332 |
| Saves | 88 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
John Loy Rocker (born October 17, 1974) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher who played six seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his major league debut in 1998 with the Atlanta Braves, for whom he played parts of four seasons. He was later a member of the Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers, and Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He last played professionally for the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball in 2005.
Rocker received notoriety during his career for making controversial statements, which began with a 1999 Sports Illustrated interview and continued after his retirement. Following the conclusion of his baseball career, Rocker competed on Survivor: San Juan del Sur with girlfriend Julie McGee, placing 16th.