Jason Wheeler

Jason MacDonald Wheeler (born October 27, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins.

Jason Wheeler
Wheeler with Loyola Marymount in 2011
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1990-10-27) October 27, 1990
Torrance, California
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Professional debut
MLB: May 30, 2017, for the Minnesota Twins
KBO: March 25, 2018, for the Hanwha Eagles
MLB statistics
(through 2017 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average9.00
Strikeouts0
KBO statistics
(through April 15, 2018)
Win–loss record1-2
Earned run average7.29
Strikeouts19
Teams

Career

Amateur

Wheeler attended Loyola Marymount University, and in 2011 he played collegiate summer baseball with the Orleans Firebirds of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[1]

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 2nd, 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
  1. "#49 Jason Wheeler - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  2. "Former River Bat pitcher makes jump to Triple-A". St. Cloud Times. August 7, 2014. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
  3. http://www.foxsports.com/north/story/minnesota-twins-add-relievers-drew-rucinski-jason-wheeler-052917
  4. Minami, Craig (June 2, 2017). "Dodgers obtain left-handed pitcher Jason Wheeler from Twins for cash considerations". SB Nation. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
  5. Byrne, Connor (June 18, 2017). "Dodgers Claim Peter O'Brien, Designate Jason Wheeler". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
  6. "Orioles Acquire Matt Wotherspoon, Jason Wheeler".
  7. "Baseball club acquires new American pitcher". Yonhap News Agency. November 15, 2017. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
  8. "Wheeler Brothers Making Splash During Summer". lmulions.com. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
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