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 and in the KBO League for the Hanwha Eagles.
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
editWheeler 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
editMinnesota Twins
editWheeler 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
editWheeler 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
editHe was traded to the Baltimore Orioles on July 2.[6] He elected free agency on October 2, 2017.
Hanwha Eagles
editOn November 15, 2017, Wheeler signed with the Hanwha Eagles of the KBO League.[7] He was released on July 13, 2018.
Personal life
editHis brother, Ryan Wheeler, also played in Major League Baseball.[8]
References
edit- ^ "#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". May 29, 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
edit- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)