Jason Wheeler
Jason MacDonald Wheeler (born October 27, 1990) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins.
Jason Wheeler | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Torrance, California | October 27, 1990|
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
Professional debut | |
MLB: May 30, 2017, for the Minnesota Twins | |
KBO: March 25, 2018, for the Hanwha Eagles | |
Last appearance | |
MLB: May 31, 2017, for the Minnesota Twins | |
KBO: June 6, 2018, for the Hanwha Eagles | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 0–0 |
Earned run average | 9.00 |
Strikeouts | 0 |
KBO statistics | |
Win–loss record | 1-2 |
Earned run average | 7.29 |
Strikeouts | 19 |
Teams | |
Amateur career
Wheeler attended Loyola Marymount University, and in 2011 he played collegiate summer baseball with the Orleans Firebirds of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[1]
Professional career
Minnesota Twins
Wheeler was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the eighth round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft.[2] Wheeler was called up to the majors for the first time on May 29, 2017, and made his major league debut the next day.[3]
Los Angeles Dodgers
Wheeler was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 2, 2017, for Cash Considerations.[4] He was designated for assignment on June 18.[5]
Baltimore Orioles
He was traded to the Baltimore Orioles on July 2.[6] He elected free agency on October 2, 2017.
Hanwha Eagles
On November 15, 2017, Wheeler signed with the Hanwha Eagles of the KBO League.[7] He was released on July 13, 2018.
Personal life
His brother, Ryan Wheeler, also played in Major League Baseball.[8]
References
- "#49 Jason Wheeler - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
- "Former River Bat pitcher makes jump to Triple-A". St. Cloud Times. August 7, 2014. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
- "Minnesota Twins add relievers Drew Rucinski, Jason Wheeler". 29 May 2017.
- Minami, Craig (June 2, 2017). "Dodgers obtain left-handed pitcher Jason Wheeler from Twins for cash considerations". SB Nation. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- Byrne, Connor (June 18, 2017). "Dodgers Claim Peter O'Brien, Designate Jason Wheeler". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
- "Orioles Acquire Matt Wotherspoon, Jason Wheeler".
- "Baseball club acquires new American pitcher". Yonhap News Agency. November 15, 2017. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
- "Wheeler Brothers Making Splash During Summer". lmulions.com. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)