Rowan Wick

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Rowan Wick
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Wick with the Chicago Cubs in 2019
Chicago Cubs – No. 50
Pitcher
Born: (1992-11-09) November 9, 1992 (age 29)
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 31, 2018, for the San Diego Padres
MLB statistics
(through 2021 season)
Win–loss record2–3
Earned run average3.51
Strikeouts91
Teams

Rowan D. Wick (born November 9, 1992) is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the San Diego Padres.

Career[]

Amateur[]

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[]

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 ten 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 7 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] The Cardinals designated him for assignment.

San Diego Padres[]

On February 16, 2018, Wick was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres.[8] On March 28, 2018, Wick was outrighted off the 40-man roster.[9] 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[]

On November 20, 2018, Wick was traded to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Jason Vosler.[10] 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.[11]

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.[12] He went on the injured list in September with a left oblique[disambiguation needed] strain.[13]

On April 26, 2021, Wick was placed on the 60-day injured list with a left oblique intercostal strain.[14] He missed the first four months of the season with the injury.[15] On August 10, Wick was activated off of the injured list.[16] He was 0-1 with a 4.30 ERA.[2] Between the South Bend Cubs and the Iowa Cubs, he was 1-0 with a 6.14 ERA.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ Prest, Andy. "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. ^ 314-340-8274, Joe Trezza jtrezza@post-dispatch.com. "Cards' minor-league roundup: Wick makes most of promotion". Retrieved November 19, 2016.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Goold, Derrick. "A switch to pitch for Cards prospect Rowan Wick". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  6. ^ "Cardinals' Rowan Wick transitions to pitcher". 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. ^ Adams, Steve (February 16, 2018). "Padres Claim Rowan Wick". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  9. ^ Todd, Jeff (March 28, 2018). "Padres Outright Rowan Wick". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  10. ^ "Cubs add 3 pitchers ahead of roster deadline". MLB.com.
  11. ^ "Chicago Cubs: What made Rowan Wick so good in 2019?". October 15, 2019.
  12. ^ "Cubs Stats to Follow: Rowan Wick Has Been Pitching Backwards". Cubs Insider. September 5, 2020.
  13. ^ Dorsey, Russell (August 11, 2021). "Rowan Wick happy to be back with Cubs after strange injury". Chicago Sun-Times.
  14. ^ "Cubs Select Trevor Megill". MLB Trade Rumors.
  15. ^ Stebbins •, Tim. "Cubs' Rowan Wick Plans to Be Even Better After Lengthy Injury".
  16. ^ Stebbins •, Tim. "Cubs Activate Rowan Wick (Oblique) Off 60-Day Injured List".

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