Nick Wittgren

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30+2⁄3 innings while playing for the Jamestown Jammers and Greensboro Grasshoppers. He started the 2013 season with the Jupiter Hammerheads and was promoted to the Double-A Jacksonville Suns. [4] [5] For the season he posted a 0.77 ERA with 26 saves and 63 strikeouts over 58+1⁄3. At the end of the season he was named the Minor League Relief Pitcher of the Year by the staff of MiLB.com. [6] [7] [8] Wittgren returned to Jacksonville in 2014. He appeared in 52 games and had a 3.55 ERA, 20 saves and 56 strikeouts over 66 innings. [9] He again returned to Jacksonville to start 2015, but was promoted to the Triple-A New Orleans Zephyrs after two games.

The Marlins promoted Wittgren to the major leagues on April 19, 2016. [10] In his first Major League appearance, he walked the only batter he faced, Anthony Rendon. Rendon later scored on Bryce Harper's grand slam. He spent most of the season in the Marlins bullpen, appearing in 48 games. He had a 3.14 ERA in 51+2⁄3 innings. The next season he spent time between the AAA level and the Marlins bullpen, appearing in 38 games with a 4.68 ERA in 42+1⁄3 innings. Wittgren was designated for assignment on January 29, 2019 following the signing of Neil Walker.

Cleveland Indians

On February 4, 2019, Wittgren was traded to the Cleveland Indians in exchange for Jordan Milbrath. [11] On March 24, 2019, Wittgren was optioned to the AAA Columbus Clippers. [12] On April 9, 2019, he was called up to the Indians after Mike Clevinger went to the 10-day IL.

With the 2020 Cleveland Indians, Wittgren appeared in 25 games, compiling a 2-0 record with 3.42 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 23.2 innings pitched. [13]

Wittgren made 60 appearances in 2021, posting a 5.05 ERA and 61 strikeouts.

On November 5, 2021, the Indians outrighted Wittgren off their 40-man roster; Wittgren subsequently elected free agency. [14]

St. Louis Cardinals

On March 13, 2022, Wittgren signed a one-year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. [15] After recording a 5.90 ERA in a team-leading 29 appearances for the Cardinals, Wittgren was designated for assignment on July 2. [16] Wittgren was released on July 9.

Kansas City Royals

Wittgren pitching for the Kansas City Royals in 2023. Nick Wittgren2023.png
Wittgren pitching for the Kansas City Royals in 2023.

On December 23, 2022, Wittgren signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals. [17] He was assigned to the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers to begin the 2023 season, making 17 appearances and registering a 1.25 ERA with 19 strikeouts and five saves in 21+2⁄3 innings pitched. On May 23, Wittgren's contract was selected to the active roster. [18] In 27 games for the Royals, he logged a 4.97 ERA with 18 strikeouts in 29.0 innings of work. On August 16, he was optioned to Triple–A Omaha following the promotion of John McMillon. [19] Rather than accepting the assignment, Wittgren instead elected free agency. [20]

Seattle Mariners

On August 19, 2023, Wittgren signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners. [21] He elected free agency on November 6. [22]

International career

Wittgren was selected to represent Germany at the 2023 World Baseball Classic qualification. [23]

Personal life

Wittgren and his wife, Ashley, have two sons together. [24] They met in 2011 while Wittgren was playing in the Cape Cod Baseball League, where Ashley worked. She has a master's degree in strength and conditioning, and is Wittgren's personal trainer during the off-season. [25]

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Nick Wittgren
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Wittgren with the Indians in February 2020
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1991-05-29) May 29, 1991 (age 32)
Torrance, California, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 19, 2016, for the Miami Marlins