Ed Vande Berg

Edward John Vande Berg (born October 26, 1958) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played seven seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB).

Playing career Vande Berg graduated from Redlands High School in Redlands, California, in 1976 then attended San Bernardino Valley College, with a 18–1 record across 1977 and 1978. He then transferred to Arizona State University. He played on the U.S. national team that finished second in the 1978 Amateur World Series in Italy.

The Seattle Mariners selected Vande Berg in the 13th round of the 1980 MLB draft. He signed for a $1,000 signing bonus, which he spent on car tires. Vande Berg agreed to a $455,000 salary ahead of the 1986 season, second-highest among Dodgers relievers, as well as a drug-testing clause. The Dodgers non-tendered him after the season. Texas released him in March 1989. He pitched in Triple-A through 1992. He pitched one game for the Dubois County Dragons in 1998.

Personal life Vande Berg married his wife in 1980. They have two children.

Vande Berg's father, who moved from Wisconsin to California, regularly coached Vande Berg's youth baseball teams.