Former Texas Rangers pitcher John Wetteland was taken to a Denton hospital Thursday afternoon after police were called to his home over concerns about his mental health, Denton County sheriff's Sgt. Roger Griggs said.

But Wetteland, now a pitching coach for the Seattle Mariners, attributed the police call to his elevated blood pressure and heart rate.

"My wife and I are very appreciative of the over-and-above care of our local officers and paramedics," he said. "I am currently resting safely at home."

Wetteland was taken to Denton Regional Medical Center after meeting authorities outside his Bartonville home and saying he "needed help," Griggs said. He showed no signs of physical injuries, Griggs said.

Starting in 1989, Wetteland spent 12 years in Major League Baseball with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos and New York Yankees before finishing his career with the Rangers from 1997 to 2000.

He also has taught Bible classes and coached junior high football and baseball at Liberty Christian School in Argyle.