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Jason Wheeler

American baseball player (born 1990) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Jason Wheeler
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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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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.

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Personal life

His brother, Ryan Wheeler, also played in Major League Baseball.[8]

References

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