Justin Wrobleski Explained

Justin Wrobleski
Team:Los Angeles Dodgers
Number:70
Position:Pitcher
Birth Date:14 July 2000
Birth Place:Hoffman Estates, Illinois, U.S.
Bats:Left
Throws:Left
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:July 7
Debutyear:2024
Debutteam:Los Angeles Dodgers
Statleague:MLB
Statyear:August 16, 2024
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:1–1
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:4.68
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:18
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Justin Michael Wrobleski (born July 14, 2000) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2024.

Career

Amateur career

Wrobleski attended Sequoyah High School in Canton, Georgia. He was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the 36th round of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft, but did not sign. He started his college baseball career at Clemson University before transferring to State College of Florida, Manatee–Sarasota and then Oklahoma State University.[1] In 2019, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[2]

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers selected Wrobleski in the 11th round of the 2021 MLB draft, and signed.[3] He made his professional debut in 2022 with the Arizona Complex League Dodgers and was later promoted to the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, pitching a combined innings over 13 games with a 2.91 ERA.[4] He then made 23 starts for the 2023 Great Lakes Loons, with a 4–4 record and 2.90 ERA with 26 strikeouts.[4]

Wrobleski started 2024 with the Tulsa Drillers of the Double-A Texas League[5] and was promoted to the Triple-A Oklahoma City Baseball Club on June 22.[6] On July 7, the Dodgers purchased his contract and called him up to the majors to make his MLB debut with a spot start against the Milwaukee Brewers.[7] He allowed four runs in five innings in a loss, with four strikeouts, the first of which was of Willy Adames.[8] On August 16, Wrobleski picked up his first major league win against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: These three freshmen are making Clemson baseball's future, present look promising .
  2. Web site: #14 Justin Wrobleski - Profile . pointstreak.com . May 18, 2024.
  3. Web site: Dodgers announce selections from day three of the 2021 MLB Draft . .
  4. Web site: Justin Wrobleski Amateur, College and Minor League Statistics. Baseball Reference. July 6, 2024.
  5. Web site: Drillers win opener behind former Oklahoma State pitcher Justin Wrobleski . April 6, 2024 .
  6. Web site: Dodgers RHP Justin Wrobleski strikes out 11 in Triple-A debut. SB Nation. Eric. Stephen. June 23, 2024. June 23, 2024.
  7. News: Dodgers promote Justin Wrobleski, trade Matt Gage to Mets . July 7, 2024 . ESPN.com . July 7, 2024.
  8. Web site: Wrobleski impresses in debut: 'That kid's special'. mlb.com. Juan. Toribio. July 7, 2024. July 7, 2024.