Wyatt Mathisen

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name = Wyatt Mathisen

|image = Wyatt Mathisen (41310870462) (cropped).jpg

|caption = Mathisen with the Altoona Curve in 2018

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|position = Third baseman

|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1993|12|30}}

|birth_place = Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.

|bats = Right

|throws = Right

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = September 7

|debutyear = 2020

|debutteam = Arizona Diamondbacks

|finalleague = MLB

|finaldate = May 6

|finalyear = 2021

|finalteam = Arizona Diamondbacks

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|stat1label = Batting average

|stat1value = .159

|stat2label = Home runs

|stat2value = 3

|stat3label = Runs batted in

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Arizona Diamondbacks ({{mlby|2020}}–{{mlby|2021}})

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Wyatt Lane Mathisen (born December 30, 1993) is an American former professional baseball infielder. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2nd round of the 2012 MLB draft. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Career

Mathisen attended Calallen High School in Corpus Christi, Texas.{{cite web|url=https://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/high_school_baseball/article/Champion-surprises-Calallen-3587028.php|title=Champion surprises Calallen|author=Lorne Chan|date=May 25, 2012|website=San Antonio Express-News|accessdate=November 20, 2019}} He committed to play college baseball for the Texas Longhorns.{{cite web|url=https://texassports.com/news/2011/11/9/110911aaa_473.aspx|title=Baseball inks eight on first day of early signing|date=November 9, 2011|website=Texas Longhorns|accessdate=November 20, 2019}}

=Pittsburgh Pirates=

He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2nd round, with the 69th overall selection, of the 2012 MLB draft.{{cite web|url=https://archive.triblive.com/sports/pirates/pirates-take-catcher-with-second-round-pick/|title=Pirates take catcher with second-round pick|author=Jerry DiPaola|website=Pittsburgh Tribune-Review|date=June 5, 2012|accessdate=November 20, 2019}} He signed with the Pirates for a $746,300 signing bonus.{{cite web|url=https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2012/06/11/bucs-pirates-sign-second-round-pick-wyatt-mathisen/|title=Bucs: Pirates Sign Second-Round Pick Wyatt Mathisen|author=Chris Gates|date=June 11, 2012|website=KDKA 2|accessdate=November 20, 2019}}

Mathisen spent the 2012 season with the GCL Pirates, hitting .295/.388/.374 with 1 home run and 15 RBI.{{cite web|url=https://www.recordstar.com/article/20120621/Sports/306219866?template=ampart|title=Calallen grad Mathisen off to hot start in rookie league|author=Javier Becerra|date=June 21, 2012|website=Nueces County Record Star|accessdate=November 20, 2019}} He split the 2013 season between the GCL, the Jamestown Jammers, and the West Virginia Power, hitting a combined .228/.323/.251 with 15 home runs. He spent the 2014 season with West Virginia, hitting .280/.344/.360 with 3 home runs and 42 RBI. He spent 2015 and 2016 with the Bradenton Marauders, hitting .263 with 4 home runs and 34 RBI in 2015, and .296 with 1 home run and 18 RBI in 2016. He spent the 2017 season with the Altoona Curve, hitting .272/.357/.365 with 5 home runs and 31 RBI.

Mathisen split the 2018 season between Altoona and the Indianapolis Indians, hitting a combined .261/.363/.440 with 10 home runs and 48 RBI. He elected free agency following the season on November 2, 2018.{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2018|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2018/|access-date=May 17, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}}

=Arizona Diamondbacks=

On November 12, 2018, Mathisen signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.{{cite web|url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2018/11/20/arizona-diamondbacks-moves-protect-against-another-rule-5-loss/2074857002/|title=Diamondbacks' moves protect against another Rule 5 loss|author=Nick Piecoro|website=Arizona Republic|date=November 20, 2018|accessdate=November 20, 2019}} He split the 2019 season between the AZL Diamondbacks and the Reno Aces, hitting .288/.412/.592 with 23 home runs and 64 RBI.{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/milb/news/kevin-cron-alek-thomas-lead-arizona-d-backs-organization-all-stars/c-311045398|title=Cron, Thomas lead way for talented D-backs|author=Andrew Battifarano|website=MiLB.com|date=October 7, 2019|accessdate=November 20, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.tahoeonstage.com/extra/sports/reno-aces-mathisen-elevates/|title=Aces' Wyatt Mathisen gets lift, may land in All-Star Game|author=Isaiah Burrows|website=Tahoe Onstage|date=24 June 2019|accessdate=November 20, 2019}} Mathisen was added to the Diamondbacks 40–man roster following the 2019 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/d-backs-add-mathisen-smith-widener-and-young-to-40-man-roster|title=D-backs add Wyatt Mathisen, Riley Smith, Taylor Widener and Andy Young to 40-man roster|website=MLB.com|date=November 20, 2019|accessdate=November 20, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://arizonasports.com/story/2163326/arizona-diamondbacks-add-4-players-to-40-man-roster/|title=Arizona Diamondbacks add 4 players to 40-man roster|website=Arizona Sports 98.7 FM|date=November 20, 2019|accessdate=November 20, 2019}}

On September 6, 2020, Mathisen was promoted to the major leagues and he made his debut the next day against the San Francisco Giants. Mathisen notched 6 hits in 39 plate appearances across 9 games in 2020.

After hitting just .119 in 23 games in 2021, Mathisen was designated for assignment by Arizona on May 12, 2021.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/05/diamondbacks-place-zac-gallen-christian-walker-on-10-day-il.html|title = Diamondbacks Place Zac Gallen, Christian Walker on 10-Day IL}}

=Tampa Bay Rays=

On May 15, 2021, Mathisen was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash considerations.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/05/rays-acquire-wyatt-mathisen-from-diamondbacks.html|title = Rays Acquire Wyatt Mathisen from Diamondbacks}} Mathisen hit .288/.344/.525 with 3 home runs and 9 RBI in 18 games for the Triple-A Durham Bulls, but did not play in a game for Tampa Bay before being designated for assignment on June 22.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/06/rays-dfa-wyatt-mathisen.html|title = Rays Designate Wyatt Mathisen for Assignment}}

=Seattle Mariners=

On June 24, 2021, Mathisen was traded to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for cash considerations.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/06/rays-trade-wyatt-mathisen-mariners.html|title=Rays Trade Wyatt Mathisen to Mariners}} Mathisen played in 14 games for the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers, struggling to a .128/.300/.191 line before he was designated for assignment by Seattle on July 16.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/07/mariners-claim-ryan-weber-off-waivers-from-brewers.html|title = Mariners Claim Ryan Weber off Waivers from Brewers}} He was outrighted to Tacoma on July 21.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/07/braves-outright-jonathan-lucroy-mariners-outright-wyatt-mathisen.html|title=Braves Outright Jonathan Lucroy; M's Outright Wyatt Mathisen}}

On August 27, Mathisen was released by the Mariners.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/08/mariners-release-wyatt-mathisen-vinny-nittoli.html|title = Mariners Release Wyatt Mathisen, Vinny Nittoli}}

=San Francisco Giants=

On August 29, 2021, Mathisen signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants. He was assigned to the Triple-A Sacramento RiverCats.{{cite web| url = https://www.mlb.com/player/wyatt-mathisen-621500| title = Wyatt Mathisen Stats, Fantasy & News {{!}} MLB.com| website = MLB.com}} He was released on August 10, 2022.

=Cleburne Railroaders=

On August 17, 2022, Mathisen signed with the Cleburne Railroaders of the American Association of Professional Baseball. He was released on September 17. In 17 games he struggled hitting .204/.389/.444 with 4 home runs and 12 RBIs.