Kenny Wilson (baseball)
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| Kenny Wilson | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Wilson with the Lansing Lugnuts in 2010 | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: January 30, 1990 Tampa, Florida | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Kenneth Earl Wilson (born January 30, 1990) is an American former professional baseball outfielder.
Career[edit]
Toronto Blue Jays[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
Wilson was claimed by the Oakland Athletics on July 7, 2014.[12] He was designated for assignment on July 28, 2014.[13]
Miami Marlins[edit]
Wilson signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins during the 2014-15 offseason.[14]
Oakland Athletics (second stint)[edit]
On November 16, 2016, Wilson signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics.[15] 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.[16] He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2017.[17]
Detroit Tigers[edit]
On December 21, 2017, Wilson signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers.[18]
Chicago Dogs[edit]
On July 7, 2018, Wilson signed with the Chicago Dogs of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball.
Generales de Durango[edit]
On January 26, 2019, Wilson signed with the Generales de Durango of the Mexican League. He was released on May 14, 2019.
References[edit]
- ^ "Sickles' Wilson lone bay area high schooler drafted". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
- ^ "Sickles High's Wilson begins career with Blue Jays". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
- ^ Brudnicki, Alexis (January 10, 2012). "Kenny Wilson rising high down under with Canberra". Canadian Baseball Network. Archived from the original on December 16, 2013. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
- ^ "Lansing Lugnuts Profile: Outfielder Kenny Wilson from Tampa, Fla". MLive.com. 22 June 2012. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
- ^ "Blue Jays protect Deck McGuire, Kenny Wilson from Rule 5 Draft | bluejays.com: News". Toronto.bluejays.mlb.com. November 20, 2013. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
- ^ "Spring invite Wilson playing with confidence - Canadian Baseball Network". Archived from the original on 2014-11-09. Retrieved 2014-11-09.
- ^ Todd, Jeff (April 22, 2014). "Blue Jays Claim Darin Mastroianni, Designate Kenny Wilson". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
- ^ "Twins pick up Kenny Wilson, send him to New Britain". TwinCities.com. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
- ^ Wray, Michael (May 11, 2014). "Welcome back to the Toronto Blue Jays, Kenny Wilson". MLB.com. Retrieved May 11, 2014.
- ^ "Wilson's month a learning experience - Canadian Baseball Network". Archived from the original on 2014-11-09. Retrieved 2014-11-09.
- ^ Creech, Edward (July 5, 2014). "Jays Claim Cole Gillepie, Designate Kenny Wilson". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 5, 2014.
- ^ Adams, Steve (July 7, 2014). "A's Claim Kenny Wilson, Outright Nick Buss". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 7, 2014.
- ^ Dykstra, Sam (July 28, 2014). "A's call up speedy prospect Burns". MILB.com. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
- ^ "Jhonatan Solano, brother of Donovan, among Marlins' non-roster invitees". 9 December 2014.
- ^ Eddy, Matt (November 21, 2016). "Minor League Transactions: Nov 12-18". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
- ^ "Kenny Wilson Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
- ^ "Tigers Agree To Terms With Four Players On Minor League Contracts For 2018 Season". 2017-12-21. Retrieved 2017-12-21.
External links[edit]
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)