Weston Wilson

Weston Woodrow Wilson (born September 11, 1994) is an American professional baseball outfielder and infielder for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2023.

Weston Wilson
Philadelphia Phillies – No. 37
Outfielder / Infielder
Born: (1994-09-11) September 11, 1994
High Point, North Carolina, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 9, 2023, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
(through 2023 season)
Batting average.313
Home runs1
Runs batted in2
Teams

Career

Wilson attended Wesleyan Christian Academy in High Point, North Carolina, and Clemson University, where he played college baseball for the Clemson Tigers.[1]

Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers selected Wilson in the 17th round, with the 501st overall selection, of the 2016 MLB draft.[2][3] In 2021, when he was playing for the Nashville Sounds, he developed a blood clot in his right shoulder. After having surgery, he played in the Arizona Fall League that year.[4] He returned to Nashville in 2022. He became a free agent after the season.

Philadelphia Phillies

On January 11, 2023, Wilson signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies organization.[5] In 100 games for the Triple–A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, he hit .260/.361/.524 with 25 home runs, 69 RBI, and 23 stolen bases. On August 6, 2023, Wilson was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[6] He made his first career start on August 9, 2023, hitting a home run during his first career at bat.[7][8]

References
  1. Lindsay, Michael (September 17, 2022). "Wilson eyes goal of playing in major leagues". High Point Enterprise.
  2. "Weston Wilson excited to begin professional career with Brewers organization". Independent Mail. June 20, 2016. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  3. "Brewers' Weston Wilson hoping to break through at MLB level in 2022". Jsonline.com. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  4. Coffey, Alex (March 12, 2023). "He's never played a big league game, but Weston Wilson is turning heads with the Phillies". Philadelphia Inquirer. Press of Atlantic City.
  5. Coffey, Alex (March 11, 2023). "Phillies spring training: journeyman Weston Wilson makes his mark". Inquirer.com. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  6. Coffey, Alex (August 8, 2023). "Major league call with Phillies comes for a grateful Weston Wilson after seven seasons in the minors". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
  7. RotoWire Staff (August 9, 2023). "Phillies' Weston Wilson: Batting seventh in MLB debut". CBS Sports. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
  8. Clarke, Mary (August 9, 2023). "Phillies' Weston Wilson hit a home run in his first MLB at-bat and his dad was so emotional". For the Win. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
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