John Wetteland had a very good curveball. He threw it for a strike, too, in any count, any situation. But, he really didn't use it much. He didn't want to throw it. He wanted to throw fastball-slider.

Going into the 1998 season Posada puJorge Posadad for more playing time. Professional career


Draft and minor leagues
Posada was drafted by the Yankees in the 24th round of the 1990 Major League Baseball Draft as an infielder. He was inducted in the Alabama Community College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006 and Calhoun retired his number (#6).

338. A switch hitter Posada was a five-time All-Star won five Silver Slugger Awards and was on the roster for four World Series championship teams. Posada added one of his best seasons in 2007 at age 35 when he batted.