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Billy Koch (born December 14, 1974 in Rockville Centre, New York) was a reliever in the MLB.
Career
Billy Koch played college baseball for Clemson University from 1994-1996. He was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 1st round (4th pick) of the 1996 amateur draft and made his debut in 1999. Billy made an instant impression by regularly hitting 100 MPH on the radar gun. The pitch speed, posted on the SkyDome jumbotron after every pitch, consistently drew awes from the crowd.
Billy was groomed for the role of closer and had mixed success at the role over the next three seasons. While he was regarded as one of the most dominating pitchers in the league when he was at his best, at times he battled with his control and composure on the mound. Neverless, he continued to post improving save numbers (31, 33 and then 36) from 1999 to 2001.
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@ilkandcookies Billy Koch was so HOT when he was on the A's. Didn't like him that much when he was with the Sox. :( How's the food @ Trop?
Eukadanz (Elisa) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:11:12 -0000
@ilkandcookies Billy Koch was so HOT when he was on the A's. Didn't like him that much when he was with the Sox. :( How's the food @ Trop?
@Eukadanz I saw Billy Koch give up a walkoff there in 2003!
ilkandcookies (Mike Wilkins) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:06:46 -0000
@Eukadanz I saw Billy Koch give up a walkoff there in 2003!
@dominictetmyer im playing with @eprombeats, robot koch, billy the robot and mihkal on fri. http://bit.ly/6u6hmr
sugarpill (sugarpill) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:51:46 -0000
@dominictetmyer im playing with @eprombeats, robot koch, billy the robot and mihkal on fri. http://bit.ly/6u6hmr
The #Ravens need TWO new feet (Not happy w/Koch or Billy), Good job w/penalties. Flacco needs confidence back. Give @RayRice27 some Brawndo.
johnmilleker (John Milleker) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:13:18 -0000
The #Ravens need TWO new feet (Not happy w/Koch or Billy), Good job w/penalties. Flacco needs confidence back. Give @RayRice27 some Brawndo.
Billy Koch FanPage - Frequently updated information on the Toronto Blue Jays closer, Billy Koch, including pictures and biographical facts. Also updated information on the rest of the Blue Jays.
ESPN.com - Billy Koch - Player profile, scouting report and career statistics.
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