Kenny Wilson (baseball) explained

Kenny Wilson
Position:Outfielder
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:30 January 1990
Birth Place:Tampa, Florida

Kenneth Earl Wilson (born January 30, 1990) is an American former professional baseball outfielder.

Career

Toronto Blue Jays

Wilson attended Sickles High School in Tampa, Florida. He committed to attend the University of Florida on a college baseball scholarship.[1] The Toronto Blue Jays selected Wilson in the second round, with the 63rd overall selection, of the 2008 Major League Baseball draft. Wilson signed with the Blue Jays, receiving a $644,000 signing bonus, and began his professional career with the Gulf Coast Blue Jays.[2]

In the 2011-12 offseason, they assigned Wilson to play for the Canberra Cavalry of the Australian Baseball League.[3] In 2012, he played for the Lansing Lugnuts of the Class A Midwest League.[4] After the 2013 season, the Blue Jays added Wilson to their 40-man roster.[5] [6] On March 10, 2014, he was optioned to the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats. Wilson was designated for assignment on April 22, to make room on the 40-man roster for Darin Mastroianni.[7]

Minnesota Twins

Wilson was claimed by the Minnesota Twins on April 24, 2014, and assigned to the Double-A New Britain Rock Cats.[8]

Second stint with Blue Jays

He was designated for assignment on May 9. The Blue Jays claimed Wilson back on waivers on May 11, 2014, and assigned him to New Hampshire.[9] [10] He was again designated for assignment on July 5, this time to make room for Cole Gillespie.[11]

Oakland Athletics

Wilson was claimed by the Oakland Athletics on July 7, 2014.[12] He was designated for assignment on July 28, 2014.[13]

Miami Marlins

On November 6, 2014, Wilson signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins.[14] He played in 130 games for the Double–A Jacksonville Suns, hitting .270/.348/.394 with eight home runs, 48 RBI, and 37 stolen bases. Wilson elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2015.

On November 12, 2015, Wilson re–signed with the Marlins organization on a new minor league contract. He split the 2016 campaign between Jacksonville and the Triple–A New Orleans Zephyrs, batting an aggregate .255/.346/.336 with three home runs, 32 RBI, and 30 stolen bases. Wilson elected free agency following the season on November 7, 2016.[15]

Oakland Athletics (second stint)

On November 16, 2016, Wilson signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics.[16] He spent 2017 with both the Midland RockHounds and the Nashville Sounds, where he posted a combined .240 batting average with three home runs and 26 RBI in 90 games between both clubs.[17] He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2017.[18]

Detroit Tigers

On December 21, 2017, Wilson signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers.[19]

Chicago Dogs

On July 7, 2018, Wilson signed with the Chicago Dogs of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball.

Generales de Durango

On January 26, 2019, Wilson signed with the Generales de Durango of the Mexican League. He was released on May 14, 2019.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sickles' Wilson lone bay area high schooler drafted. https://web.archive.org/web/20141109031637/http://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseball/ml/sickles-wilson-lone-bay-area-high-schooler-draftedbr-br-br-br-/609775. dead. November 9, 2014. Tampa Bay Times. November 9, 2014.
  2. Web site: Sickles High's Wilson begins career with Blue Jays. https://web.archive.org/web/20141109035214/http://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseball/minors/sickles-highs-wilson-begins-career-with-blue-jays/633836. dead. November 9, 2014. Tampa Bay Times. November 9, 2014.
  3. Web site: Brudnicki . Alexis . Kenny Wilson rising high down under with Canberra . Canadian Baseball Network . January 10, 2012 . December 14, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131216145722/http://www.canadianbaseballnetwork.com/articles/kenny-wilson-rising-high-down-under-with-canberra/ . December 16, 2013 .
  4. Web site: Lansing Lugnuts Profile: Outfielder Kenny Wilson from Tampa, Fla.. MLive.com. 22 June 2012. November 9, 2014.
  5. Web site: Blue Jays protect Deck McGuire, Kenny Wilson from Rule 5 Draft | bluejays.com: News . Toronto.bluejays.mlb.com . November 20, 2013 . December 14, 2013.
  6. Web site: Spring invite Wilson playing with confidence - Canadian Baseball Network . 2014-11-09 . https://archive.today/20141109012433/http://www.canadianbaseballnetwork.com/articles/jays-minor-leaguer-wilson-playing-confidence/ . 2014-11-09 . dead .
  7. Web site: Blue Jays Claim Darin Mastroianni, Designate Kenny Wilson. Todd. Jeff. mlbtraderumors.com. April 22, 2014. April 22, 2014.
  8. Web site: Twins pick up Kenny Wilson, send him to New Britain. TwinCities.com. November 9, 2014.
  9. Web site: Welcome back to the Toronto Blue Jays, Kenny Wilson. Wray. Michael. MLB.com. May 11, 2014. May 11, 2014.
  10. Web site: Wilson's month a learning experience - Canadian Baseball Network . 2014-11-09 . https://archive.today/20141109012432/http://www.canadianbaseballnetwork.com/articles/whirlwind-month-wilson-learning-experience/ . 2014-11-09 . dead .
  11. Web site: Jays Claim Cole Gillepie, Designate Kenny Wilson. Creech. Edward. mlbtraderumors.com. July 5, 2014. July 5, 2014.
  12. Web site: A's Claim Kenny Wilson, Outright Nick Buss. Adams. Steve. mlbtraderumors.com. July 7, 2014. July 7, 2014.
  13. News: Dykstra. Sam. A's call up speedy prospect Burns. July 29, 2014. MILB.com. July 28, 2014.
  14. Web site: Jhonatan Solano, brother of Donovan, among Marlins' non-roster invitees. 9 December 2014.
  15. Web site: Minor League Free Agents 2016. July 20, 2024. baseballamerica.com. en.
  16. Web site: Minor League Transactions: Nov 12-18. Eddy. Matt. baseballamerica.com. November 21, 2016. November 21, 2016.
  17. Web site: Kenny Wilson Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball. October 31, 2017.
  18. Web site: Minor League Free Agents 2017. October 18, 2023. baseballamerica.com. en.
  19. News: Tigers Agree To Terms With Four Players On Minor League Contracts For 2018 Season. 2017-12-21. 2017-12-21. en.

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