Ben Wetzler
Ben Wetzler | |
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El Águila de Veracruz | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Clackamas, Oregon | September 12, 1991|
Bats: Left Throws: Left |
Benjamin Alen Holmes-Wetzler (born September 12, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher for El Águila de Veracruz of the Mexican League. He attended Oregon State University, and played for the Oregon State Beavers.
Wetzler starred for the baseball team at Clackamas High School in Clackamas, Oregon. He then enrolled at Oregon State to play for the Beavers. After his junior year, the Philadelphia Phillies selected Wetzler in the fifth round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft. Wetzler used an agent for negotiations, against National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules, but "something that reportedly happens all the time". When Wetzler chose to return to Oregon State rather than sign, the Phillies reported Wetzler's violation to the NCAA.
Amateur career
Wetzler attended Clackamas High School in Clackamas, Oregon. He pitched to a 12–0 win–loss record and a 0.33 earned run average (ERA) in his senior year, as well as a complete game shutout in the Class 6A state championship game. Wetzler was named the Class 6A player of the year.[1][2] He finished his high school career with a 28–3 win–loss record, a 0.87 ERA, and 342 strikeouts.[3]
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Professional career
Miami Marlins
The
Los Angeles Dodgers
On July 6, 2018, Holmes signed a minor league contract with the
Chicago Cubs
On February 23, 2021, Wetzler signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs organization.[23] He was assigned to the Triple-A Iowa Cubs to begin the season. He made two starts for Iowa, struggling to an 0–1 record and 6.52 ERA with 9 strikeouts in 9.2 innings pitched. He was released by the Cubs on June 24, 2022.[24]
Milwaukee Milkmen
On July 15, 2022, Holmes signed with the Milwaukee Milkmen of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[25] Holmes made 11 appearances (4 starts) for Milwaukee down the stretch, logging a 4–0 record and 6.03 ERA with 27 strikeouts in 37.1 innings pitched.
Chicago White Sox
On March 14, 2023, prior to the start of the American Association season, Holmes’ contract was purchased by the Chicago White Sox organization.[26] In 31 combined appearances between the Double–A Birmingham Barons and Triple–A Charlotte Knights, he accumulated a 2–6 record and 5.25 ERA with 42 strikeouts and 4 saves in 36.0 innings of work. On July 25, Holmes was released by Chicago.[27]
Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
On August 26, 2023, Holmes signed with the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[28] In four games for Fargo, Holmes recorded a 2.25 ERA with two strikeouts and one save across four innings.
El Águila de Veracruz
On March 11, 2024, Holmes signed with El Águila de Veracruz of the Mexican League.[29]
Personal
In 2001, Wetzler was named the junior champion in
References
- ^ "Baseball: Clackamas' Ben Wetzler chosen 6A player of the year – OregonLive.com". Highschoolsports.oregonlive.com. June 15, 2010. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
- ^ "Indians excited to draft Washington | MLB.com: News". Mlb.mlb.com. May 24, 2013. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
- ^ a b "Ben Wetzler's goal is at hand: Be the next great Oregonian pitcher to lead Oregon State to Omaha". OregonLive.com. May 30, 2013. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
- ^ "Live chat recap: Oregon high school players selected in the 2010 MLB Draft – OregonLive.com". Highschoolsports.oregonlive.com. June 9, 2010. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
- ^ "#25 Ben Wetzler - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
- ^ "NCAA suspends OSU pitcher Ben Wetzler indefinitely". Portland Tribune. February 14, 2014. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
- ^ Ross William Hamilton/The Oregonian (July 12, 2013). "Oregon State baseball: It's 'Christmas on July 12' as pitchers Ben Wetzler and Scott Schultz announce they're coming back for senior seasons". OregonLive.com. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
- ^ a b "Ben Wetzler, draft pick that Phillies reportedly told NCAA on, suspended". NJ.com. February 21, 2014. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
- ^ Eggers, Kerry (February 14, 2014). "NCAA suspends Oregon State pitcher". KOIN.com. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
- ^ Axson, Scooby (February 14, 2014). "Report: Phillies turn in Oregon State's Ben Wetzler to NCAA for using an agent | SI Wire". Tracking.si.com. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
- ^ Snyder, Matt (June 11, 2008). "Ben Wetzler suspended for 20 percent of Oregon State's season". CBSSports.com. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
- ^ Letourneau, Connor (February 27, 2014). "Oregon State rundown: Pat Casey, other Beavers discuss Ben Wetzler's return". The Oregonian. Retrieved February 28, 2014.
- ^ "Horowitz: Oregon State's Wetzler returns in style after unwarranted NCAA suspension | Statesman Journal | statesmanjournal.com". www.statesmanjournal.com. Archived from the original on March 8, 2014. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
- ^ "Ben Wetzler strikes out 12 as Oregon State rolls past Northern Illinois". OregonLive.com. March 7, 2014. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
- ^ "Ben Wetzler sets Oregon State's career wins record as No. 5 Beavers beat No. 19 Ducks 3–1". OregonLive.com. April 25, 2014. Retrieved April 28, 2014.
- ^ "Oregon State Beavers' Jace Fry, Ben Wetzler and Michael Conforto named first-team All Americans". OregonLive.com. May 29, 2014. Retrieved June 12, 2014.
- ^ "Ben Wetzler selected by Miami Marlins in ninth round of 2014 MLB draft". June 7, 2014.
- ^ "Ben Holmes Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
- ^ "Ben Holmes Stats, Fantasy & News".
- ^ "Ben Holmes College, Amateur, Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics & History".
- ^ "2020 Minor League Season Canceled".
- ^ "Starling Heredia, Jake Peter Among Dodgers Minor League Players Released". July 12, 2020.
- ^ "Cubs Sign Lefty Ben Holmes After Driveline Pro Day". February 23, 2021.
- ^ https://www.milb.com/player/ben-holmes-592411
- ^ https://aabaseball.com/transactions/2022-transactions/
- ^ https://aabaseball.com/transactions/
- ^ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-07-25
- ^ "2023 Transactions". aabaseball.com. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 11 de marzo de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)