Wayne Gottleber
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- Induction Year:
- 2021
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- Sport:
- Baseball
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- Year(s):
- 1973-75
Wayne Gottleber was a hard worker who quickly became one of the best arms for the talented Skippers, helping to lead the team to great success during his career. The dominant right hander earned 1st team All-conference recognition with a record of 5-1 and an ERA of 2.58 during the 1975 season. Gottleber compiled an impressive career average of 2.6 strikeouts per inning pitched for the Skippers.
Hall of Fame coach Dick Groch recalled Gottleber’s dominance on the mound, stating he “fashioned a sharp breaking curveball that featured power and depth” as he repeatedly fooled hitters.
He was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the 28th round of the 1975 Major League Baseball draft. After signing his contract, Gottleber began his professional career playing with the White Sox in the Gulf League.
Wayne cherished his time as a student and playing ball at SC4, calling the journey “One of the greatest times of my life” and “the most awesome experience I could ever have imagined.”
When asked about his manager, he said, “I loved Coach Groch. I learned more in two years from him than from any other coach. To this day, I would run through a brick wall for that man. He is the greatest man I have ever met in all my journeys.”
