Alex Wilson, Relief Pitcher


Date of Birth: 11/3/1986
Birthplace: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
College: Texas A&M

Alex Wilson, relief pitcher, had Tommy John surgery in 2007, while in college. The following year, he was drafted by the Chicago Cubs but he didn't sign with them. In 2009, he signed with the Boston Red Sox. He pitched in Boston's minor league system from 2009 through 2012.

In 2013, Wilson pitched 27.2 innings in relief for the Red Sox. He finished the season with a 4.88 ERA in 26 games. The following season, he had a 1.91 ERA in 28.1 innings in 18 games. He also pitched in 36 games in the minors in 2014.

The Red Sox traded Wilson to the Detroit Tigers on December 11, 2014. In 2015, he pitched in 59 games with the Tigers. He finished the season with a 3-3 record, 2 saves, 38 strikeouts to 11 walks, and a 2.19 ERA in 70.0 innings.

In 2016, Wilson had a 2.96 ERA in 62 games with the Tigers. He finished the season with 4 wins and no losses and 49 strikeouts to 21 walks in 73.0 innings.

Wilson finished the 2017 season with 2 wins and 5 losses, 2 saves, 42 strikeouts to 15 walks, and a 4.50 ERA in 60.0 innings in 66 games.

Wilson pitched in 59 games in 2018. He finished the season with 2 wins and 4 losses, 43 strikeouts to 15 walks, and a 3.36 ERA in 61.2 innings.

Wilson became a free agent on November 30, 2018. He signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians on February 9, 2019, and he was released on March 22nd. He signed with the Milwaukee Brewers on March 24th. He was released on August 3rd. He signed a minor league contract with the Cubs on August 7th. He spent most of the 2019 season in the minors, pitching just 11.1 innings in 13 games with the Brewers.

Wilson became a free agent on November 4, 2019. He rejoined the Tigers on a minor league contract on January 4, 2020. He was released on June 25, 2020. He hasn't played professional baseball since 2019.

Career pitching statistics for Wilson through 2019 include:

  • 303 games played
  • 332.0 innings pitched
  • 14-14 win-loss record
  • 226 strikeouts to 90 walks
  • 3.44 ERA

Sources for Information
Wikipedia - Alex Wilson
ESPN - Alex Wilson