Jason Wheeler
American baseball player (born 1990)
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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.
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| Jason Wheeler | |
|---|---|
Wheeler with Loyola Marymount in 2011 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: October 27, 1990 Torrance, California, U.S. | |
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 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| 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]