Dan Wheeler
| Dan Wheeler | |
|---|---|
 Tenure with the Boston Red Sox | |
| Relief pitcher | |
| Born: December 10, 1977 Providence, Rhode Island | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| debut | |
| September 1, 1999, for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays | |
| Last appearance | |
| May 13, 2012, for the Cleveland Indians | |
| Career statistics | |
| Win–Loss | 25–43 |
| Earned run average | 3.98 |
| Strikeouts | 555 |
| Saves | 43 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Daniel Michael Wheeler (born December 10, 1977, in Providence, Rhode Island) is an American former professional baseball pitcher.
Baseball career
Wheeler attended the Pilgrim High School in Warwick, Rhode Island. He was drafted in the 1996 Major League Baseball Draft by the Devil Rays out of Central Arizona Junior College. In addition to the Rays, he has also played for the New York Mets, who traded him to the Houston Astros for minor leaguer Adam Seuss in 2004.
Houston Astros
In 2005, Wheeler established himself as a top setup man for the Astros, going 2-3 with a 2.21 ERA in 71 games.
On October 19, 2005 during the National League Championship Series he recorded the last out at Busch Memorial Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, a fly ball which was caught by Astro Jason Lane in right field off the bat of Yadier Molina. He played on Team USA in the 2006 World Baseball Classic in the offseason.
On April 9, 2007, Wheeler became the Astros' closer, replacing Brad Lidge. However, Wheeler lost the closer's job when Lidge overcame injury and returned to the team.
Tampa Bay Rays
On July 28, 2007, Wheeler was traded back to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in exchange for third baseman Ty Wigginton.
He is one of four pitchers who have pitched in at least 70 games each of the four seasons from 2004 to 08, the others being Scott Schoeneweis (who has done so for five seasons), Bob Howry, and Chad Qualls.[1]
Boston Red Sox
On December 17, 2010, the Boston Red Sox signed Wheeler to a one-year, $3 million contract with a club option for 2012.[1]
Cleveland Indians
Wheeler was a non-roster invitee with the Cleveland Indians in 2012. He was added to the opening day roster on April 4, 2012. He struggled early, however, with an 8.76 ERA in 12 games.[2] Wheeler was designated for assignment immediately following the game on May 13, 2012, against the Boston Red Sox in which he gave up six earned runs in one inning. After clearing waivers, Wheeler was outrighted to the triple-A Columbus Clippers on May 16, 2012. He appeared in 36 games for Columbus, posting a 3-3 record and a 2.32 ERA.[2] On October 6, 2012 Wheeler elected free agency.[3]
Kansas City Royals
On December 11, 2012, the Kansas City Royals confirmed they had signed Wheeler to a minor league contract with an expected invite to Major League spring training.[2]
References
- ^ Wheeler the latest reliever to sign on with the Red Sox
- ^ a b c Kaegel, Dick (11 December 2012). "Sherrill, Wheeler ink Minor League deals with Royals". MLB.com via KC Royals team website. Retrieved 11 December 2012.
- ^ Indians: Robinson Tejeda Released, Dan Wheeler Outrighted
External links
- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- 1977 births
- Living people
- Central Arizona Vaqueros baseball players
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Sportspeople from Providence, Rhode Island
- Baseball players from Rhode Island
- Tampa Bay Devil Rays players
- New York Mets players
- Houston Astros players
- Tampa Bay Rays players
- Boston Red Sox players
- Cleveland Indians players
- 2006 World Baseball Classic players
- Hudson Valley Renegades players
- Charleston RiverDogs players
- Orlando Rays players
- Durham Bulls players
- Richmond Braves players
- Norfolk Tides players
- Pawtucket Red Sox players
- Columbus Clippers players
- Omaha Storm Chasers players