Tyler Wilson (baseball)

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name = Tyler Wilson

|image = Tyler Wilson (17772239299).jpg

|caption = Wilson with the Baltimore Orioles

|width =

|team =

|number = 24

|position = Pitcher

|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|9|25}}

|birth_place = Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S.

|bats = Right

|throws = Right

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = May 20

|debutyear = 2015

|debutteam = Baltimore Orioles

|debut2league= KBO

|debut2date = March 24

|debut2year = 2018

|debut2team = LG Twins

|finalleague = MLB

|finaldate = July 4

|finalyear = 2017

|finalteam = Baltimore Orioles

|final2league= KBO

|final2date = October 4

|final2year = 2020

|final2team = LG Twins

|statleague = MLB

|stat1label = Win–loss record

|stat1value = 8–10

|stat2label = Earned run average

|stat2value = 5.02

|stat3label = Strikeouts

|stat3value = 77

|stat2league = KBO

|stat21label = Win–loss record

|stat21value = 33–19

|stat22label = Earned run average

|stat22value = 3.40

|stat23label = Strikeouts

|stat23value = 395

|awards =

|teams =

Baltimore Orioles ({{mlby|2015}}–{{mlby|2017}})
LG Twins ({{by|2018}}–{{by|2020}})

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Philip Tyler Wilson (born September 25, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles and in the KBO League for the LG Twins.

Career

=Amateur=

Wilson played college baseball at the University of Virginia for the Virginia Cavaliers from 2009 to 2011.{{cite web|url=http://articles.dailypress.com/2011-06-20/sports/dp-spt-uva-baseball-0621-20110620_1_cavaliers-rally-bullpen-danny-hultzen|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110625080426/http://articles.dailypress.com/2011-06-20/sports/dp-spt-uva-baseball-0621-20110620_1_cavaliers-rally-bullpen-danny-hultzen|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 25, 2011|title=HOO-RIZONS: MORE THAN SEVEN YEARS LATER, FORMER UVA HOOPS PLAYER STILL SHINING|access-date=May 6, 2020}} In 2009 and 2010, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Hyannis Harbor Hawks of the Cape Cod Baseball League.{{cite web|author= |url=http://capecodbaseball.org.ismmedia.com/ISM3/std-content/repos/Top/2012website/archives/Current%20Year/All_Time_MLB_CCBL_Alumni.pdf |title=Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League |publisher=capecodbaseball.org |date= |access-date=September 25, 2019}}{{cite web|url=http://www.thebaseballcube.com/college/summer/stats.asp?Y=2009&T=Hyannis%20Mets |title=2009 Hyannis Mets |publisher=thebaseballcube.com |accessdate=September 23, 2021}} He was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 35th round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft after his junior season but did not sign and returned to Virginia. As a senior, he was the winner of the Senior CLASS Award, given to the most outstanding senior student-athlete in NCAA Division I baseball.{{cite web|url=http://www.seniorclassaward.com/news/view/virginia_pitcher_tyler_wilson_wins_the_2011_lowes_senior_class_award_in_bas/|title=Virginia pitcher Tyler Wilson wins the 2011 Lowe's Senior CLASS Award in baseball - Senior CLASS Award|work=seniorclassaward.com|access-date=June 20, 2015}} After his senior season, Wilson was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 10th round of the 2011 Draft and signed.{{cite web|url=http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/060811aab.html|title=Five Cavaliers Chosen Tuesday in MLB Draft|work=virginiasports.com|access-date=June 20, 2015}}

=Baltimore Orioles=

Wilson made his professional debut with the Gulf Coast Orioles and also pitched that season for the Aberdeen IronBirds. Wilson started 2014 with the Double-A Bowie Baysox and was promoted to the Norfolk Tides during the season.{{cite web|url=http://www.masnsports.com/steve-melewski/2014/07/wilson-draft.html|title=Steve Melewski: A look at Tyler Wilson's strong season and the O's win over the Mariners|work=MASNsports|access-date=June 20, 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://hamptonroads.com/2014/07/tides-wilson-heads-break-full-confidence|title=Tides' Wilson heads into break full of confidence|work=The Virginian-Pilot|access-date=June 20, 2015}} He finished the season 14–8 with a 3.67 earned run average (ERA) and 157 strikeouts. After the season, he was named the Jim Palmer Pitcher of the Year, given to the Orioles top minor league pitcher that season.{{cite web|url=http://m.orioles.mlb.com/news/article/93089276/orioles-announce-2014-award-winners-for-player-development--scouting|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140905214726/http://m.orioles.mlb.com/news/article/93089276/orioles-announce-2014-award-winners-for-player-development--scouting|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 5, 2014|title=Orioles announce 2014 award winners for player development & scouting|work=Baltimore Orioles|access-date=June 20, 2015}}{{cite web|url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/2014/09/04/christian-walker-tyler-wilson-named-orioles-minor-league-award-winners/|title=Christian Walker, Tyler Wilson named Orioles' minor league award winners|work=tribunedigital-baltimoresun|access-date=June 20, 2015}}

Wilson made his major-league debut in Baltimore on May 20, 2015.{{cite web|url=http://augustafreepress.com/former-cavalier-tyler-wilson-makes-mlb-debut-with-baltimore-orioles/|title=Former Cavalier Tyler Wilson makes MLB debut with Baltimore Orioles|work=Augusta Free Press|date=May 21, 2015|access-date=June 20, 2015}} In his debut, he pitched out of the bullpen, going one inning, giving up two hits and not allowing a run. Wilson made his first career start for the Orioles on May 28 against the Chicago White Sox in game two of a double header. He earned a tough loss after going six innings, while only allowing two runs. On August third, Wilson was recalled by the Orioles to start against the Oakland Athletics. Wilson pitched 7.2 innings, allowing only two runs while striking out three batters. He earned his second career win. He finished the season making nine appearances (five starts), pitching to a 2-2 record and 3.50 ERA.

In 2016, due to two separate rain delays on Opening Day, Wilson was summoned out of the bullpen after the Orioles starter pitched two perfect innings. Wilson threw 3 scoreless innings, while allowing two hits and striking out one batter. The Orioles went on to win the game 3-2. He was designated for assignment on September 1, 2017.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/09/orioles-designate-tyler-wilson-logan-verrett.html|title = Orioles Designate Tyler Wilson, Logan Verrett}} He elected free agency following the season on November 6.{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2017|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2017/?amphtml|access-date=June 20, 2023|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}}

=LG Twins=

Wilson signed with the LG Twins of the Korea Baseball Organization for the 2018 season, to a reported $800,000 contract.{{cite web|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2018/01/05/0200000000AEN20180105009900315.html|title=LG Twins sign former Major League pitcher Tyler Wilson|date=January 5, 2018}} He signed a renewed contract to a reported $1,500,000 contract for the 2019 season. He re-signed for the 2020 season on a $1.6 million contract.{{cite web|url=https://sports.news.naver.com/news.nhn?oid=468&aid=0000603342&spi_ref=m_sports_twitter|title=[오피셜]LG 윌슨 160만·켈리 150만 달러 재계약|website=Naver Sports|date=December 11, 2019|access-date=December 11, 2019}} Wilson became a free agent after the 2020 season, with the Twins opting to not re-sign him due to perceived issues with his pitching elbow.{{cite web|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20201125006000315?section=search|title=KBO's Twins part ways with pitcher Wilson|website=Yonhap News Agency|access-date=November 27, 2020|date=November 25, 2020}}

Personal life

He is married to ESPN basketball announcer Chelsea Wilson (née Shine).{{cite web|url=https://news.virginia.edu/content/hoo-rizons-more-seven-years-later-former-uva-hoops-player-still-shining|title=UVA baseball: Versatile Tyler Wilson sparks Virginia from the mound|work=tribunedigital-dailypress|access-date=June 20, 2015}}