Ryan Wheeler

For the college baseball coach, see Ryan Wheeler (baseball coach).
Ryan Wheeler
Free agent
Third baseman
Born: (1988-07-10) July 10, 1988
Torrance, California
Bats: Left Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 20, 2012, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
MLB statistics
(through 2014 season)
Batting average .233
Home runs 3
Runs batted in 30
Teams

Ryan Gerard Wheeler (born July 10, 1988) is an American professional baseball third baseman who is currently a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies.

Career

Wheeler attended Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California.

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks drafted Wheeler in the fifth round of the 2009 MLB Draft. MLB.com rated Wheeler the 18th best prospect in the Diamondbacks' organization heading into the 2012 season.[1] Wheeler was named the PCL's Offensive Player of the Week for the week ending April 29.[2]

On July 20, 2012, he was called up for the first time by the Diamondbacks.[3]

Colorado Rockies

Wheeler was traded to the Colorado Rockies on November 20, 2012 in exchange for Matt Reynolds.[4] He was designated for assignment by the Rockies on July 31, 2014.[5]

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

Wheeler was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on August 2, 2014.[6] The Angels designated him for assignment on September 8.[7] He was released on May 9, 2015.[8]

Minnesota Twins

Wheeler signed a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins on May 15, 2015. He was released on July 1, 2015.

Personal

His brother, Jason Wheeler, currently pitches in the Minnesota Twins organization.

References

  1. ↑ "2012 Prospect Watch | dbacks.com: Prospects". Mlb.mlb.com. 2012-06-19. Retrieved 2012-07-20.
  2. ↑ Parker, John (2012-04-30). "Offensive Players of the Week | MiLB.com News | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Milb.com. Retrieved 2012-07-20.
  3. ↑ Network, Sports. "Diamondbacks release Blum, select Wheeler". Sacramento Bee. Retrieved 2012-07-20.
  4. ↑ "Rockies, D-backs swap players". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 20, 2012. Retrieved August 7, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Rockies select contract of LHP Pedro Hernandez". MLB.com. July 31, 2014. Retrieved August 7, 2014.
  6. ↑ Baer, Bill (August 2, 2014). "Angels claim infielder Ryan Wheeler off of waivers from the Rockies". NBC Sports. Retrieved August 7, 2014.
  7. ↑ http://www.ocregister.com/angels/angels-634114-game-one.html
  8. ↑ http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/05/minor-moves-nieves-varvaro-hassan-wheeler-bellatti.html
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