Ross Wolf | |
---|---|
Pitcher | |
Born: Effingham, Illinois, U.S. | October 18, 1982|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
Professional debut | |
MLB: August 10, 2007, for the Florida Marlins | |
KBO: March 30, 2014, for the SK Wyverns | |
Last appearance | |
MLB: September 13, 2013, for the Texas Rangers | |
KBO: August 15, 2014, for the SK Wyverns | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 1–4 |
Earned run average | 5.45 |
Strikeouts | 36 |
KBO statistics | |
Win–loss record | 2–2 |
Earned run average | 4.85 |
Strikeouts | 41 |
Teams | |
Ross Garrett Wolf (born October 18,1982) is a former professional baseball relief pitcher. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins,Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers. He bats and throws right-handed. He has also played for the SK Wyverns of the Korea Baseball Championship.
Wolf attended Newton Community High School in Newton,Illinois and Wabash Valley College in Mount Carmel,Illinois.
Wolf was selected by the Montreal Expos in the 47th round (1390th overall) in the 2001 Major League Baseball draft. However,he refused to sign with them and remained a free agent. He was selected the following year by the Florida Marlins in the 18th round (533rd overall) in the 2002 Major League Baseball draft,this time accepting the position. After the 2013 season,he moved to Korea Baseball Championship. SK Wyverns is his new team. [1]
Wolf was assigned to Short-Season Jamestown,where in 11 starts,he went 2-4 with a 4.66 ERA,striking out 18 in 46.1 innings. Wolf played 2003 with Single-A Greensboro,where in 27 games,he went 6-1 with a 1.61 ERA,striking out 26 in 50.1 innings. Wolf played 2004 with High-A Jupiter,where in 43 games,he went 11-7 with a 2.60 ERA and 5 saves,striking out 58 in 90 innings,tying for 4th in wins despite not starting a single game. Wolf played 2005 with Double-A Carolina,where in 54 games,he went 5-4 with a 4.96 ERA,striking out 59 in 78 innings. Wolf began 2006 with Carolina,where he pitched in 12 games before earning a promotion to Triple-A Albuquerque in May. He pitched in 48 games with the Isotopes to finish the season. In 60 games in 2006,he went 5-3 with a 4.05 ERA,striking out 41 in 66.2 innings.
Wolf opened 2007 with Albuquerque,where he had a 2.82 ERA in 41 games before earning a promotion to Florida. On August 9,Wolf had his contract purchased. He made his major league debut on August 10 against the Mets,pitching 0.1 scoreless innings. On August 25,Wolf was optioned back to Albuquerque,but he didn't stay for long,returning on September 4 after the rosters expanded. He got his first major league strikeout on September 5,against Wily Mo Peña of the Nationals. In 14 games with the Marlins in 2007,he went 0-1 with an 11.68 ERA,striking out 6 in 12.1 innings.
After beginning 2008 on the disabled list,he made 3 rehab appearances with Jupiter starting on May 19,and was assigned to Albuquerque at their conclusion. On May 31,he was outrighted off the major league roster. In 41 games in 2008,he went 5-2 with a 3.77 ERA,striking out 27 in 43 innings. After the season,he became a minor league free agent.
On December 1,2008,Wolf signed a minor league deal with the Baltimore Orioles. [2] Wolf played all of 2009 with Triple-A Norfolk,where in 47 games,he went 4-2 with a 3.95 ERA,striking out a career-high 73 in 82 innings.
He signed another minor league deal with Baltimore for the 2010 season. He began 2010 with Norfolk,going 0-2 with a 1.88 ERA,striking out 26 in 38.1 innings before being traded
On June 22,2010,Wolf was traded to the Oakland Athletics for Jake Fox. [3] He was assigned to Triple-A Sacramento,where he pitched in 7 games before earning a promotion. On July 7,he was called up by Oakland,replacing Tyson Ross. He made his Athletics debut on July 10 against the Angels. After not pitching since July 29,he was optioned to Sacramento on August 22 when closer Andrew Bailey was reinstated from the disabled list. [4] When the rosters expanded on September 1,Wolf was recalled. In 11 games with Oakland,he had a 4.26 ERA,striking out 9 in 12.2 innings. On October 7,Wolf was outrighted off the roster,and he elected free agency 2 days later. [5]
On November 9,2010,Wolf signed a minor league deal with the Houston Astros. Wolf played 2011 with Triple-A Oklahoma City,where in 56 games,he went 4-3 with a 4.76 ERA,striking out 55 in 73.2 innings. After the season,he became a minor league free agent.
The Baltimore Orioles signed him on January 9,2012. [6] After playing 7 games with Double-A Bowie,he was released on April 22.
On April 27,Wolf signed a minor league deal with Texas Rangers,and was assigned to Double-A Frisco. After 15 appearances,he was promoted to Triple-A Round Rock on June 12. He bounced between them during June and July before settling with Frisco on July 14. In 50 games in 2012,he went 3-1 with a 3.18 ERA,striking out 58 in 62.1 innings.
After signing with the Rangers for 2013,he was assigned to Frisco,making one appearance before being promoted to Round Rock to join their rotation,his first time starting since his professional debut in 2002,excluding one start in 2005. After 6 starts with Round Rock,he was promoted to the Rangers.
After scheduled starting pitcher Nick Tepesch had a blister form on his pitching hand,Wolf got the chance to make a start with the Rangers. On May 22,Wolf was called up to start against Oakland,where he gave up 1 run in 5 innings,earning his first career win. [7] Instead of being optioned back to Round Rock,he stayed with Texas in the bullpen. On June 8,2013,Wolf pitched 6.2 innings of relief in an 18-inning showdown between the Texas Rangers and the Toronto Blue Jays in which he gave up 1 unearned run in the bottom of the 18th inning. He became the fourth pitcher in 50 years to throw at least 6.2 innings with 0 earned runs and get stuck with a Loss. The most recent was current Rangers broadcaster Steve Busby who,ironically,lost to the Rangers in his game. [8] Wolf made more 2 starts in July but was otherwise used in the bullpen. From August to the end of the season,he only appeared in 5 games. In 22 games with the Rangers in 2013,he went 1-3 with a 4.15 ERA and 1 hold,striking out 21 in 47.2 innings.
On November 4,Wolf was outrighted off the roster and quickly signed a minor league deal with the Rangers with an invitation to spring training.
On December 13,Wolf exercised an opt-out clause in his contract to pitch with the SK Wyverns of the Korea Baseball Championship. [9]
After leaving the SK Wyverns,Wolf signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers on December 11,2014. [10]
Announced his retirement from professional baseball on February 21,2016.
Justin William Germano is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres,Cincinnati Reds,Cleveland Indians. Boston Red Sox,Chicago Cubs,Toronto Blue Jays and Texas Rangers. He has also played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks and in the KBO League for the Samsung Lions and the KT Wiz.
Neal James Cotts is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox,Chicago Cubs,Texas Rangers,Milwaukee Brewers,and Minnesota Twins.
David Thomas Bush is an American professional baseball coach and former pitcher. He is currently the pitching coach for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). The right-hander played in MLB for the Toronto Blue Jays,Milwaukee Brewers and Texas Rangers. Bush also played for the SK Wyverns of the KBO League in 2012.
Travis Jarred Blackley is an Australian former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners,San Francisco Giants,Oakland Athletics,Houston Astros,and Texas Rangers. Blackley also played in the KBO League for the Kia Tigers,in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles,in the Mexican Baseball League (LMB) for the Pericos de Puebla,in Liga Mexicana del Pacifico on the Aguilas de Mexicali and the Naranjeros de Hermosillo and the Brisbane Bandits &Melbourne Aces of the Australian Baseball League (ABL). Travis currently plays club ball for the Twin City Baseball Club in the Gold Coast Baseball Association Division 1 winter league.
Brian Matthew Duensing is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins,Baltimore Orioles,and Chicago Cubs.
Joseph Albert Reyes is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in MLB for the Atlanta Braves,Toronto Blue Jays,Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He has also played in the KBO League for the SK Wyverns.
Ross Emery Detwiler is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Washington Nationals in the first round of the 2007 MLB draft and made his MLB debut late that season. He has also played in MLB for the Texas Rangers,Atlanta Braves,Cleveland Indians,Oakland Athletics,Seattle Mariners,Chicago White Sox,Miami Marlins,San Diego Padres and Cincinnati Reds.
James Serrano is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals in 2004,and in the KBO League for the SK Wyverns in 2006. He bats and throws right-handed.
Ernesto Frieri Gutiérrez [free-eh'-ree] is a Colombian former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres,Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim,Pittsburgh Pirates,Tampa Bay Rays,and Texas Rangers.
Ryan Christopher Webb is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He has pitched in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres,Florida / Miami Marlins,Baltimore Orioles,Cleveland Indians,and Tampa Bay Rays. He is the son of former big leaguer Hank Webb.
Henry Alberto Rodríguez is a former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics,Washington Nationals,Chicago Cubs and Miami Marlins.
Guillermo Alejandro Moscoso is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers,Oakland Athletics,Colorado Rockies and San Francisco Giants.
César Miguel Valdez is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher in the Los Angeles Angels organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks,Oakland Athletics,Toronto Blue Jays,and Baltimore Orioles,and in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for the Lamigo Monkeys.
Fernando Antonio Abad is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher in the Colorado Rockies organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros,Washington Nationals,Oakland Athletics,Minnesota Twins,Boston Red Sox,San Francisco Giants,and Baltimore Orioles.
Tyson William Ross is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics,San Diego Padres,Texas Rangers,St. Louis Cardinals,and Detroit Tigers. Ross was drafted by the Athletics in the 2nd round of the 2008 MLB Draft. He made his MLB debut in 2010 and was an MLB All-Star in 2014.
Zachary David Phillips is a Mexican-American professional baseball pitcher for the Rieleros de Aguascalientes of the Mexican Baseball League. He was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 23rd round in 2005,and has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles,Miami Marlins,and Pittsburgh Pirates,and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.
Wilmer Font Gómez is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher in the San Diego Padres organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays,Texas Rangers,Los Angeles Dodgers,Oakland Athletics,New York Mets,and Toronto Blue Jays and in the Korea Baseball Organization for the SSG Landers.
Ryan David Brasier is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels and Boston Red Sox,and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp. Listed at 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m) and 225 pounds (102 kg),he both throws and bats right-handed.
Kenneth Merrill Kelly is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut on April 1,2019. Kelly formerly played for the SK Wyverns of the KBO League.
Samuel Trenton Long is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball at California State University,Sacramento. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 18th round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft. In 2018,at 23 years of age,he stopped playing baseball for a year and explored becoming a firefighter,but would later debut in the major leagues for the San Francisco Giants in 2021.