Jason Wheeler

Jason Wheeler
Jason Wheeler
	Wheeler with Loyola Marymount in 2011
	Pitcher
	Born: October 27, 1990 (age 33); Torrance, California
	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
	Minnesota Twins (2017); Hanwha Eagles (2018);

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.

Amateur career[edit]

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[edit]

Minnesota Twins[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

He was traded to the Baltimore Orioles on July 2.^[6] He elected free agency on October 2, 2017.

Hanwha Eagles[edit]

On November 15, 2017, Wheeler signed with the Hanwha Eagles of the KBO League.^[7] He was released on July 13, 2018.

Personal life[edit]

His 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". 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[edit]

Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)

[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] "Minnesota Twins add relievers Drew Rucinski, Jason Wheeler". 29 May 2017.

[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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