LakeNET - Tim Stoddard

Mr. Stoddard pitched in the major leagues from 1975-88. He played with the Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles, Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres and New York Yankees. Working mostly in relief, Stoddard compiled a 41-35 career record with a 3.95 ERA, 582 strikeouts and 76 saves in 485 games. The right-hander played in the 1979 World Series with the Orioles and was the winning pitcher in Game 4. He also was a member of the 1983 World Champion Orioles and the 1984 National League East champion Cubs. He has been an assistant coach for the Northwestern University Wildcats for over 10 years and under his tutelage, NU claimed its first Big Ten ERA title in 1995 with a 3.08 ERA in conference games. In addition, nine of his pitchers have been selected in the Major League free agent draft-Brad Niedermaier (Twins) and Brian Cummins (Tigers) in 1995, Chad Schroeder (Tigers) in 1996, Josh Levey (Cardinals) in 1997, John Seaman (Cubs) in 1998, Phil Rosengren (Indians) in 1999, Dan Padgett (Giants) in 2000, Michael Nall (Phillies) in 2001, and most recently Gabe Ribas (San Diego) in 2002. Also in 2002, Zach Schara was signed as a free agent by the Texas Rangers.