Ed Vosberg

Who is Ed Vosberg?

Edward John Vosberg is a former left-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who had a 10-year career. He played with the San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Florida Marlins, Arizona Diamondbacks, Philadelphia Phillies and Montreal Expos in the National League, and the Oakland A's and Texas Rangers in the American League. He is currently the pitching coach for the Tucson Toros.

One summer night during the 2000 season, a grasshopper landed on Vosberg's cap. Vosberg proceeded to load the bases before pitching himself out of the jam after the grasshopper finally flew away. Announcer Harry Kalas attributed Vosberg's issues to the presence of the grasshopper.

He is one of only two players to play in the Little League World Series, the College World Series, and the Major League World Series. He played first base for Tucson, Arizona in the 1973 Little League World Series final. He pitched a one-hitter in the semifinals against Birmingham, Michigan. He played for the 1980 NCAA champion University of Arizona. He then played for the Florida Marlins in the 1997 Major League World Series.