Dave Rozema, Former Detroit Tiger, at LMCU Ballpark Wednesday, August 16
Published on August 14, 2023 under Midwest League (MWL)
West Michigan Whitecaps News Release
The West Michigan Whitecaps promotion: Made in Michigan Wednesday - is for former celebrity athletes who either played in Michigan or were born in Michigan, to greet fans and sign autographs.
Dave Rozema
Dave Rozema, a native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, played for ten seasons in the MLB. He was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the fourth round of the secondary 1975 MLB Draft. In 1977, he won post-season honors as the American League Rookie Pitcher of the Year and the Tigers' rookie of the year. He spent eight seasons in the Tigers system. Rozema also played for the Texas Rangers where he played for two years. In a 10-season career, Rozema posted a 60-53 record with a 3.47 ERA in 248 pitching appearances (132 starts), striking out 448 batters while walking 258 in 1106 innings of work. Known for a colorful personality on and off the field. Rozema was famously injured in a 1982 bench-clearing brawl trying to karate kick Twins pitcher John Castino. He and best friend, Kirck Gibson, married sisters in a double wedding ceremony in 1985. Off the field, he has been involved in multiple charitable initiatives, including supporting youth baseball and promoting education.
The first 1,000 fans through the gates receive a Whitecaps Robert Fick Bobblehead. Fans can enjoy fireworks after the game.
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