Trey Wingenter

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name = Trey Wingenter

|image = File:Anthony_Wingenter_Lions_20250416.jpg

|width = 250

|caption = Wingenter playing for the Saitama Seibu Lions in 2025

|team = Saitama Seibu Lions

|number = 45

|position = Pitcher

|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1994|4|15}}

|birth_place = Huntsville, Alabama, U.S.

|bats = Right

|throws = Right

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = August 7

|debutyear = 2018

|debutteam = San Diego Padres

|debut2league = NPB

|debut2date = March 29

|debut2year = 2025

|debut2team = Saitama Seibu Lions

|statleague = MLB

|statyear = 2024 season

|stat1label = Win–loss record

|stat1value = 2–3

|stat2label = Earned run average

|stat2value = 5.66

|stat3label = Strikeouts

|stat3value = 127

|stat2league = NPB

|stat2year = March 29, 2025

|stat21label = Win–loss record

|stat21value = 0–1

|stat22label = Earned run average

|stat22value = 9.00

|stat23label = Strikeouts

|stat23value = 1

|teams =

San Diego Padres ({{mlby|2018}}–{{mlby|2019}})
Detroit Tigers ({{mlby|2023}})
Boston Red Sox ({{mlby|2024}})
Chicago Cubs ({{mlby|2024}})
Saitama Seibu Lions ({{by|2025}}-present)

}}

Anthony James Wingenter III{{cite web |title=Trey Wingenter - Baseball 2015 |url=https://auburntigers.com/sports/baseball/roster/player/trey-wingenter |website=Auburn Tigers - Official Athletics Website |access-date=8 May 2025}} (born April 15, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres, Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, and Chicago Cubs.

Amateur career

Wingenter attended Bob Jones High School in Madison, Alabama, and played for the school's baseball team. In 2012, his senior year, he had a 9–0 win–loss record with a 0.47 earned run average (ERA).{{cite web|author=Alabama |url=https://www.al.com/sports/2018/08/former_auburn_bob_jones_pitche_1.html |title=Former Auburn, Bob Jones pitcher Trey Wingenter shines in MLB debut |publisher=al.com |date= August 8, 2018|accessdate=December 2, 2021}} He was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 36th round of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft, but did not sign and played college baseball at Auburn University.{{cite web|author=Mike Easterling, The Huntsville Times |url=http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/06/bob_jones_trey_wingenter_mas_i.html |title=Bob Jones' Trey Wingenter, MA's Ian Rice and Buckhorn grad Matt Kimbrel drafted |publisher=AL.com |date= June 7, 2012|accessdate=November 26, 2017}} In 2014, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.{{cite web|author= |url=http://pointstreak.com/baseball/player.html?playerid=643549&seasonid=28948 |title=#48 Trey Wingenter – Profile |publisher=pointstreak.com |date= |accessdate=January 9, 2020}} In 2015, his junior year, he pitched to a 1–6 record with a 4.28 ERA in 21 games.{{cite web|url=https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/auburnauthority/2015/06/10/auburns-trey-wingenter-rocky-mccord-selected-in-mlb-draft/71022246/ |title=Auburn's Trey Wingenter, Rocky McCord selected in MLB Draft |publisher=Montgomeryadvertiser.com |date=June 10, 2015 |accessdate=December 2, 2021}}

Professional career

=San Diego Padres=

Wingenter was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 17th round of the 2015 MLB draft.{{cite web|url=http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2015/06/san_diego_padres_make_first_pi.html |title=San Diego Padres make first pick from Auburn in 2015 MLB Draft |publisher=AL.com |date= June 10, 2015|accessdate=November 26, 2017}}

Wingenter made his professional debut with the Arizona League Padres and was later promoted to the Tri-City Dust Devils; in 12 combined games between both teams, he posted a 1–2 record with a 7.23 ERA. He pitched 2016 with the Fort Wayne TinCaps, Lake Elsinore Storm and San Antonio Missions, pitching to a 3–1 record, a 1.70 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP in 39 games, and 2017 with San Antonio{{cite web|url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/padres/sd-sp-padres-minor-league-report-trey-wingenter-20170812-story.html |title=Trey Wingenter growing into his velocity |work=The San Diego Union-Tribune |date=November 16, 2017 |accessdate=November 26, 2017}} where he went 2–1 with a 2.45 ERA with 64 strikeouts in 47.2 innings (49 games),{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=622259#/career/R/pitching/2018/ALL|title=Trey Wingenter Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|publisher=MiLB.com|accessdate=February 22, 2018}} earning Texas League All-Star honors.

Wingenter began the 2018 season with the El Paso Chihuahuas of the Triple–A Pacific Coast League. The Padres promoted him to the major leagues on August 5.{{Cite web|url=https://padres.mlblogs.com/padres-roster-moves-8-5-1353a369f923?sf91117141=1|title = Padres Roster Moves, 8/5|date = August 5, 2018}} In 2019, Wingenter appeared in 51 games, recording an ERA of 5.65 despite averaging 12.7 strikeouts per nine.

On July 17, 2020, Wingenter underwent Tommy John surgery and would miss the 2020 season. On February 18, 2021, Wingenter was placed on the 60-day injured list as he continued to recover from Tommy John surgery.{{cite web|author=Mark Polishuk |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/02/padres-to-sign-keone-kela.html |title=Padres Sign Keone Kela |publisher=MLB Trade Rumors |date= February 18, 2021|accessdate=December 2, 2021}}

On November 30, 2021, Wingenter was non-tendered by the Padres, making him a free agent.{{cite web|last1=Franco|first1=Anthony|title=National League Non-Tenders: 11/30/21|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/11/national-league-non-tenders-11-30-21.html|website=MLB Trade Rumors|publisher=|date=November 30, 2021|access-date=November 30, 2021}}

=Cincinnati Reds=

On December 1, 2021, Wingenter signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/12/reds-sign-five-players-to-minor-league-deals.html|title = Reds Sign Five Players To Minor League Deals|website= MLB Trade Rumors| date=December 2, 2021 }} Wingenter did not make an appearance for the Reds organization and elected free agency following the season on November 10, 2022.{{Cite web|title=2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2022-23-minor-league-free-agents-for-all-30-mlb-teams/?amphtml|access-date=June 1, 2023|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 13, 2022}}

=Detroit Tigers=

On January 15, 2023, Wingenter signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers organization that included an invitation to spring training camp.{{Cite web |title=Detroit Tigers sign RP Trey Wingenter to minor-league deal with invite to MLB camp |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/01/15/detroit-tigers-rp-trey-wingenter-minor-league-contract/69810600007/ |access-date=January 15, 2023 |website=Detroit Free Press}} On March 29, the Tigers announced that Wingenter had made the Opening Day roster.{{Cite web|title=Tigers' Trey Wingenter: Makes Opening Day roster|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/tigers-trey-wingenter-makes-opening-day-roster/amp/|access-date=March 29, 2023|website=cbssports.com}} He made 6 appearances for the Tigers before he was placed on the injured list with right shoulder tendinitis on April 22.{{Cite web|title=Tigers' Trey Wingenter: Placed on IL with tendinitis|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/tigers-trey-wingenter-placed-on-il-with-tendinitis/|access-date=June 1, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=April 22, 2023}} He was transferred to the 60-day injured list on May 31.{{Cite web|title=Tigers' Trey Wingenter: Moved to 60-day IL|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/tigers-trey-wingenter-moved-to-60-day-il/|access-date=June 1, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=May 31, 2023}} On July 10, Wingenter was activated from the injured list and optioned to the Triple–A Toledo Mud Hens.{{Cite web|title=Tigers' Trey Wingenter: Reinstated, sent to Triple-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/tigers-trey-wingenter-reinstated-sent-to-triple-a/amp/|access-date=July 12, 2023|website=cbssports.com}} In 17 games for the Tigers, he posted a 5.82 ERA with 22 strikeouts across 17.0 innings of work. Following the season on November 6, Wingenter was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Triple–A.{{Cite web|title=Tigers' Trey Wingenter: Outrighted off 40-man roster|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/tigers-trey-wingenter-outrighted-off-40-man-roster/amp/|access-date=November 7, 2023|website=cbssports.com}} He elected free agency on November 7.{{Cite web|title=Trey Wingenter: Elects free agency|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/andrew-vasquez-elects-to-hit-free-agency/|access-date=November 7, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=November 7, 2023}}

On December 15, 2023, Wingenter re–signed with the Tigers on a new minor league contract.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/12/tigers-re-sign-trey-wingenter-to-minor-league-deal.html|title=Tigers Re-Sign Trey Wingenter To Minor League Deal|date=December 15, 2023|website=MLB Trade Rumors|accessdate=July 1, 2024}} In 26 relief outings for Triple–A Toledo, he recorded a 4–4 record and 3.31 ERA with 48 strikeouts across {{fraction|32|2|3}} innings pitched.

= Boston Red Sox =

On July 6, 2024, the Tigers traded Wingenter to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor league pitcher CJ Weins.{{Cite web |date=2024-07-06 |title=Red Sox Acquire Trey Wingenter |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/07/red-sox-acquire-trey-wingenter.html |access-date=2024-07-07 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}} On July 9, the Red Sox purchased Wingenter's contract, adding him to their active roster.{{Cite web|title=Red Sox Designate Naoyuki Uwasawa For Assignment|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/07/red-sox-designate-naoyuki-uwasawa-for-assignment.html|access-date=July 9, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} Wingenter was sent down to the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox three days later after giving up three runs in one inning of work.{{Cite web |date=2024-07-12 |title=Red Sox's Trey Wingenter: Returns to Triple-A |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/red-soxs-trey-wingenter-returns-to-triple-a/ |access-date=2024-07-12 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} On July 29, he was recalled to the major leagues after pitcher Greg Weissert was optioned to Worcester.{{Cite web |date=2024-07-29 |title=Red Sox option one reliever, recall another before series opener vs. Mariners {{!}} Sporting News |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/boston-red-sox/news/red-sox-recall-trey-wingenter-greg-weissert/437519f9ce92080d5a54fc5a |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=www.sportingnews.com |language=en-us}} On July 30, Wingenter was designated for assignment to clear roster space.{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/redsox/roster/transactions/2024/07 |title=Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions |publisher=Boston Red Sox |website=MLB.com |date=July 2024 |accessdate=July 30, 2024}}

=Chicago Cubs=

On August 2, 2024, Wingenter was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs.{{Cite web|title=Cubs Claim Trey Wingenter|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/08/cubs-claim-trey-wingenter.html|access-date=August 2, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=August 2, 2024 |language=en}} On September 4, the Cubs recalled him from the Triple–A Iowa Cubs.{{Cite web |date=2024-09-04 |title=Chicago Cubs Roster Moves: Justin Steele, Jorge Lopez and MORE! |url=https://thereportonsports.com/chicago-cubs-roster-moves-justin-steele-jorge-lopez-and-more/ |access-date=2024-09-04 |website=thereportonsports.com |language=en-US}} In 5 games for the Cubs, he compiled a 3.00 ERA with 3 strikeouts across 6 innings pitched. On November 20, Wingenter was designated for assignment by Chicago.{{Cite web|title=Cubs Acquire Matt Thaiss|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/11/cubs-acquire-matt-thaiss.html|access-date=November 20, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=November 20, 2024 |language=en}} Two days later, the Cubs non–tendered Wingenter, making him a free agent.{{Cite web|title=Tauchman, Madrigal among Cubs' non-tenders|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/cubs-2024-25-non-tender-arbitration-decisions|access-date=November 23, 2024| website=mlb.com|language=en}}

=Saitama Seibu Lions=

On January 6, 2025, Wingenter signed with the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball.{{Cite web |title=【西武】救援陣強化に201ｃｍ長身右腕ウィンゲンター獲得「勝利に貢献する準備はできている」 - プロ野球 : 日刊スポーツ |url=https://www.nikkansports.com/baseball/news/202501060000450.html |website=nikkansports.com |access-date=2025-01-06 |language=ja |last=浜本卓也}}