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Rowan Wick

Rowan David Wick (born November 9, 1992) is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs.

Rowan Wick
Wick with the Chicago Cubs in 2019
Yokohama DeNA BayStars – No. 62
Pitcher
Born: (1992-11-09) November 9, 1992 (age 31)
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: August 31, 2018, for the San Diego Padres
NPB: March 30, 2024, for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars
MLB statistics
(through 2022 season)
Win–loss record6–10
Earned run average3.82
Strikeouts160
Saves20
NPB statistics
(through March 30, 2024)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average0.00
Strikeouts0
Teams

Career edit

Amateur edit

Wick attended Carson Graham Secondary School in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 19th round of the 2010 MLB draft. He did not sign with the Brewers and attended St. John's University to play college baseball. After one year at St. John's, Wick transferred to Cypress College. He played for the La Crosse Loggers of the summer collegiate Northwoods League during the summer of 2011. He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the ninth round of the 2012 MLB draft.[1]

St. Louis Cardinals edit

 
Wick batting for the State College Spikes in 2014

Wick signed with the Cardinals and started his professional career as a catcher. He made his professional debut in 2012 with the Gulf Coast Cardinals where he batted .156 in 23 games.[2] He gave up 12 passed balls in 12 games.[2]

He played 2013 with the Johnson City Cardinals. He batted .256 with 10 home runs and 35 RBIs in 56 games.[2] He split his time on defense between catcher and right field.[2]

In 2014, Wick switched to the outfield, where he played with the State College Spikes and Peoria Chiefs, compiling a .292 batting average with 20 home runs and 60 RBIs in 74 games between the two teams.[3][4] He played 64 games in right field and seven games in left field.[2]

In 2015, Wick started the season with the Palm Beach Cardinals. He had a slow start with the bat; batting .198 in 33 games, playing right field.[2] He was transitioned into a pitcher and finished the season with the Gulf Coast Cardinals, giving up two runs in two innings.[5][6]

In 2016, his first full season as a pitcher, he played for both Palm Beach and the Springfield Cardinals, where he posted a 2–0 record and 2.44 ERA with 20 walks and 57 strikeouts in 44.1 innings pitched out of the bullpen.[2] After the season, the Cardinals assigned Wick to the Glendale Desert Dogs of the Arizona Fall League where he had a 4.50 ERA,[2] and added him to their 40-man roster.

In 2017, Wick began the season with the Memphis Redbirds, but was placed on the disabled list on May 14 and was not reactivated until July 10. After being reactivated, he reported to Springfield. He returned to Memphis in September. In 16 appearances for Springfield, he posted a 2.08 ERA and in 14 appearances for Memphis he was 2–1 with a 5.40 ERA.[7]

On February 14, 2018, Wick was designated for assignment by the Cardinals after the signing of Bud Norris became official.[8]

San Diego Padres edit

On February 16, 2018, Wick was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres.[9] On March 28, Wick was outrighted off the 40-man roster.[10] He began the season with the San Antonio Missions. On August 31, 2018, he made his MLB debut.

He was 0–1 with a 6.48 ERA in 10 games for the Padres in 2018.[2]

Chicago Cubs edit

On November 20, 2018, Wick was traded to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Jason Vosler.[11] In 2019 for the Cubs, Wick appeared in 31 games, recording a 2–0 record and 2.43 ERA with 16 walks and 35 strikeouts in 33.1 innings pitched.[12]

In the shortened 2020 season, Wick appeared in 19 games for Chicago, pitching to a 3.12 ERA with 20 strikeouts in 17.1 innings of work.[13] He went on the injured list in September with a left oblique strain.[14]

On April 26, 2021, Wick was placed on the 60-day injured list with a left oblique intercostal strain.[15] He missed the first four months of the season with the injury.[16] On August 10, Wick was activated off of the injured list.[17] He was 0–1 with a 4.30 ERA in 22 games for the Cubs.[2] Between the High-A South Bend Cubs and the Triple-A Iowa Cubs, he was 1–0 with a 6.14 ERA.[2]

In 2022, Wick made 64 appearances out of the bullpen for Chicago, logging a 4-7 record and 4.22 ERA with 69 strikeouts and 9 saves in 64.0 innings pitched. On November 18, 2022, Wick signed a one-year, $1.55 million contract with the Cubs, avoiding arbitration.[18]

On March 27, 2023, Wick was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Triple-A Iowa.[19] In 23 games for Iowa, he struggled to an 8.60 ERA with 35 strikeouts in 30+1⁄3 innings pitched.[20] Wick was released by the Cubs organization on July 15.[21]

Toronto Blue Jays edit

On July 27, 2023, Wick signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves.[22] He did not appear in a game for the Braves organization and was released on July 31.[23]

On August 2, 2023, Wick signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays organization.[24][25] In 20 games for the Triple–A Buffalo Bisons, he posted a 3.86 ERA with 38 strikeouts and 5 saves in 21.0 innings of work. Wick elected free agency following the season on November 6.[26]

Yokohama DeNA BayStars edit

On December 16, 2023, Wick signed with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball.[27]

References edit

  1. ^ Prest, Andy (10 June 2012). "Wick drafted by Cardinals". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Rowan Wick College, Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com.
  3. ^ "State College Spikes: Wick off to blazing start". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  4. ^ Trezza, Joe (24 July 2014). "Cards' minor-league roundup: Wick makes most of promotion". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  5. ^ Goold, Derrick (26 May 2015). "A switch to pitch for Cards prospect Rowan Wick". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  6. ^ "Cardinals' Rowan Wick transitions to pitcher". MLB.com. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  7. ^ "Rowan Wick Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
  8. ^ "Cardinals' Rowan Wick: Designated for assignment". cbssports.com. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
  9. ^ Adams, Steve (February 16, 2018). "Padres Claim Rowan Wick". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  10. ^ Todd, Jeff (March 28, 2018). "Padres Outright Rowan Wick". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  11. ^ "Cubs add 3 pitchers ahead of roster deadline". MLB.com.
  12. ^ "Chicago Cubs: What made Rowan Wick so good in 2019?". October 15, 2019.
  13. ^ "Cubs Stats to Follow: Rowan Wick Has Been Pitching Backwards". Cubs Insider. September 5, 2020.
  14. ^ Dorsey, Russell (August 11, 2021). "Rowan Wick happy to be back with Cubs after strange injury". Chicago Sun-Times.
  15. ^ "Cubs Select Trevor Megill". MLB Trade Rumors. 26 April 2021.
  16. ^ Stebbins, Tim (12 August 2021). "Cubs' Rowan Wick Plans to Be Even Better After Lengthy Injury".
  17. ^ Stebbins, Tim (10 August 2021). "Cubs Activate Rowan Wick (Oblique) Off 60-Day Injured List".
  18. ^ "Players Avoiding Arbitration: 11/18/22". MLB Trade Rumors. November 18, 2022.
  19. ^ "Cubs' Rowan Wick: Outrighted to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  20. ^ "Cubs Release Former Closer in Waiting Rowan Wick". cubsinsider.com. 15 July 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  21. ^ "Transactions".
  22. ^ "Transactions".
  23. ^ "Transactions".
  24. ^ "Blue Jays' Rowan Wick: Signs MiLB deal with Jays". cbssports.com. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
  25. ^ "The Blue Jays have signed Canadian reliever Rowan Wick to a minor league deal".
  26. ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
  27. ^ "DeNAが救援右腕のウイック獲得を発表　MLB通算146試合登板、ブルペン強化へ" [DeNA announces acquisition of right-hand reliever Wick, pitches in 146 MLB games, strengthens bullpen]. Yahoo! Japan (in Japanese).

External links edit

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