Matt Wisler, Pitcher

Date of Birth: 9/12/1992
Birthplace: Defiance, Ohio

Matt Wisler, pitcher, was first drafted in 2011 by the San Diego Padres. He pitched in the Padres' minor league system from 2011 through 2014. During that time, he had a 25-15 record and 380 strikeouts to 105 walks in 396.2 innings in 79 games.

Wisler was traded to the Atlanta Braves on April 5, 2015. He pitched in both the Braves' starting rotation and from their bullpen in 2015. He finished the season with an 8-8 record, 72 strikeouts to 40 walks, and a 4.71 ERA in 109.0 innings in 20 games.

In 2016, Wisler had a 5.00 ERA in 27 games with the Braves. He finished the season with 7 wins to 13 losses, 1 save, and 115 strikeouts to 49 walks in 156.2 innings.

Wisler spent time in the minors in 2017. He was primarily a relief pitcher for the Braves, pitching 32.1 innings in 1 game as a starter and 19 games in relief. He finished the season with an 8.35 ERA.

The Braves traded Wisler to the Cincinnati Reds on July 31, 2018. He finished the 2018 season with 1 win and 1 loss, 32 strikeouts to 7 walks, and a 4.28 ERA in 40.0 innings in 7 games with the Braves and 11 games with the Reds. He also pitched 89.2 innings in 21 games in the minors.

Wisler returned to the Padres in a trade on April 1, 2019. He was traded to the Seattle Mariners on July 4th. He finished the 2019 season with 3 wins and 4 losses, 63 strikeouts to 16 walks, and a 5.61 ERA in 21 games with the Padres and 23 games with the Mariners.

The Minnesota Twins claimed Wisler off waivers on October 29, 2019. He pitched in 18 games in 2020, and he finished the season with no wins and 1 loss, 35 strikeouts to 14 walks, 1 save, and a 1.07 ERA in 25.1 innings.

Wisler became a free agent on December 2, 2020. He signed with the San Francisco Giants on December 8th. He was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays on June 11, 2021. He spent time on the IL in 2021 with a finger inflammation. He finished the season with 3 wins and 5 losses, 62 strikeouts to 11 walks, and a 3.70 ERA in 48.2 innings in 21 games with the Giants and 27 games with the Rays. In the postseason, he gave up 2 hits, 1 home run, and 2 RBIs in 2.1 innings in 2 games.

The Rays released Wisler on September 7, 2022.

Career pitching statistics for Wisler through 2021 include:

• 195 games played
• 463.1 innings pitched
• 22-33 win-loss record
• 401 strikeouts to 150 walks
• 4.82 ERA

Sources for Information
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