John Rocker is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He played nearly four seasons with the Atlanta Braves (1998-2001), during which time he became surrounded by controversy after making comments that were viewed as racist, sexist, and homophobic. In 2008, Rocker claimed that Bud Selig and the league knew that he failed a drug test in 2000. Rocker also said that he and other members of the Texas Rangers were advised by league doctors on how to use steroids.
Fast Facts:
- Born: October 17, 1974
- 1998: MLB debut
- 2003: Final game
- Record: 13-22
- ERA: 3.42
- Saves: 88
- 1999: 4th in the National League in saves (38)
John Rocker News
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- ESPN.com: Controversial Rocker says baseball knew he was using steroids February 11, 2008
- "Former major league pitcher John Rocker said Monday that baseball commissioner Bud Selig knew he failed a drug test in 2000 and that doctors for the 'league' and the 'players association' advised him and several Texas Rangers teammates on how to effectively use steroids."
- Associated Press: Rocker: Rangers Advised on Steroids Use February 11, 2008
- "Bud Selig knew in the year 2000 John Rocker was taking the juice," the former pitcher said Monday of the baseball commissioner on Atlanta radio station 680. "Didn't do anything about it."
- National Post: Rocker points finger at MLB, Selig
- Wikipedia: John Rocker February 11, 2008
John Rocker Blogs and Commentaries
Busted Play: Bud Selig Knows What Everyone Figured Bud Selig Knows February 11, 2008
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