Kirk Rueter
Kirk Wesley Rueter (born December 1, 1970 in Hoyleton, Illinois), nicknamed "Woody" after a character in the animated movie Toy Story, is a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball for the San Francisco Giants.
In 1996, the Giants traded Mark Leiter, then the organization's most prominent starting pitcher, to the Montreal Expos. In return, the Giants received reliever Tim Scott and Rueter. Scott was a disappointment, posting a 8.24 ERA with the Giants, but Rueter blossomed into one of the Giants' most dependable starters and has now been with the team for nine seasons. However, he struggled in 2004, as hitters became aware of his tendency to pitch only on the outer half of the plate.
In 2000 Rueter was the first pitcher to start a major league game at Pacific Bell Park in San Francisco.
Rueter's trademarks are his fast-paced pitching style and his large, floppy ears. He is also known to wear Tommy Bahama dress shirts when not pitching.
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External link
- Baseball-Reference.com – career statistics and analysis
Categories: San Francisco Giants players | Major league pitchers | Montreal Expos players | 1970 births