Adam Wilk

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164+23 innings pitched. Wilk elected free agency following the season on November 2. [18]

Personal life

Wilk was noted for his community involvement while with the Toledo Mud Hens. In the 2012–2013 offseason, he began his own non-profit organization, the Adam Wilk Foundation. [19]

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Adam Wilk
Adam Wilk on May 7, 2017 (cropped).jpg
Wilk with the New York Mets
Pitcher
Born: (1987-12-09) December 9, 1987 (age 36)
Anaheim, California, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
Professional debut
MLB: May 26, 2011, for the Detroit Tigers
KBO: April 2, 2013, for the NC Dinos
Last appearance
MLB: June 17, 2017, for the Minnesota Twins
KBO: September 29, 2013, for the NC Dinos