Nathan Wiles
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2025}}
{{Short description|American baseball player (born 1998)}}
{{Infobox baseball biography
|name = Nathan Wiles
|image =
|caption =
|team = Atlanta Braves
|number = 71
|position = Pitcher
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1998|7|2}}
|birth_place = Overland Park, Kansas, U.S.
|bats = Right
|throws = Right
|debutleague = MLB
|debutdate = April 22
|debutyear = 2025
|debutteam = Atlanta Braves
|statyear = April 22, 2025
|statleague = MLB
|stat1label = Win–loss record
|stat1value = 0–0
|stat2label = Earned run average
|stat2value = 27.00
|stat3label = Strikeouts
|stat3value = 1
|teams =
- Atlanta Braves ({{mlby|2025}}–present)
}}
Nathan Daniel Wiles (born July 2, 1998) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2025.
Career
=Tampa Bay Rays=
Wiles was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 8th round, with the 248th overall selection, of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft.{{Cite web|title=OU baseball: Oklahoma RHP Nathan Wiles drafted by Tampa Bay Rays in 8th round of MLB Draft|url=https://www.normantranscript.com/oklahoma/ou-baseball-oklahoma-rhp-nathan-wiles-drafted-by-tampa-bay-rays-in-8th-round-of/article_4a6bcf4c-8711-11e9-8ab9-e7b984b1ca45.html|access-date=April 22, 2025|website=normantranscript.com|language=en}} He made his professional debut with the Low-A Hudson Valley Renegades, posting a 3-0 record and 3.06 ERA with 39 strikeouts over 14 games (7 starts).{{Cite web|title=Braves Add RHP Candidate to Make MLB Debut Tuesday, Release Ex-Georgia Tech RHP|url=https://www.si.com/mlb/braves/nathan-wiles-mlb-roster-transactions-news-rumors-willingham-petersen|access-date=April 22, 2025|website=si.com|language=en}} Wiles did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web|title=2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-minor-league-baseball-season-canceled|access-date=April 22, 2025|website=mlb.com|language=en}}
Wiles underwent Tommy John surgery in March 2021 and missed the entirety of the season.{{Cite web|title=Hot Rods pitcher Nathan Wiles' journey back to the mound comes full circle|url=https://www.wbko.com/2022/07/16/hot-rods-pitcher-nathan-wiles-journey-back-mound-comes-full-circle/?outputType=amp|access-date=April 22, 2025|website=wbko.com|language=en}} He returned to action in 2022 with the High-A Bowling Green Hot Rods and Triple-A Durham Bulls. In 24 appearances (23 starts) split between the two affiliates, Wiles posted a 2-3 record and 4.70 ERA with 76 strikeouts over 92 innings of work.{{Cite web|title=Nathan Wiles Stats & Scouting Report|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/players/17344-nathan-wiles/stats/|access-date=April 22, 2025|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}}
Wiles split the 2023 campaign between Durham and the Double-A Montgomery Biscuits. In 27 games (22 starts) for the two affiliates, he compiled an 8-3 record and 5.38 ERA with 96 strikeouts across {{fraction|110|1|3}} innings pitched.{{Cite web|title=Braves strike last minute trade with Rays to bolster their pitching depth|url=https://housethathankbuilt.com/braves-strike-last-minute-trade-with-rays-to-bolster-their-pitching-depth|access-date=April 22, 2025|website=housethathankbuilt.com|language=en}} Wiles made 35 appearances (11 starts) for Triple-A Durham in 2024, logging a 6-3 record and 5.54 ERA with 72 strikeouts across {{fraction|87|2|3}} innings pitched.{{Cite web|title=Braves acquire Nathan Wiles from Rays|url=https://www.batterypower.com/2025/3/21/24391234/braves-acquire-nathan-wiles-from-rays-trade-2025|access-date=April 22, 2025|website=batterypower.com|language=en}}
=Atlanta Braves=
On March 21, 2025, Wiles was traded to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash considerations.{{Cite web|title=Braves Acquire Nathan Wiles From Rays|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/03/braves-acquire-nathan-wiles-from-rays.html|access-date=April 22, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} He was assigned to the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers to begin the year, posting an 0.64 ERA with 15 strikeouts over his first three starts. On April 22, Wiles was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.{{Cite web|title=Braves Select Nathan Wiles, Release Amos Willingham|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/04/braves-select-nathan-wiles.html|access-date=April 22, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} On the same day, Wiles made his major league debut in the 9th inning versus the St. Louis Cardinals, giving up three earned runs and recording his first strikeout.
Personal life
Nathan’s older brother, Collin, was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the first round of the 2012 MLB draft, and made his debut with the Oakland Athletics in 2022.{{Cite web|title=After brush wit big leagues, former Blue Valley West star is pitching for KC Monarchs|url=https://johnsoncountypost.com/2024/08/15/after-brush-with-big-leagues-former-blue-valley-west-star-is-pitching-for-kc-monarchs-239909/|access-date=April 29, 2025|website=johnsoncountypost.com|language=es}}
References
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External links
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Category:American expatriate baseball players in Australia
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Category:Bowling Green Hot Rods players
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Category:Hudson Valley Renegades players
Category:Major League Baseball pitchers
Category:Montgomery Biscuits players
Category:Oklahoma Sooners baseball players