Rowan Wick

Rowan D. Wick (born November 9, 1992) is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the San Diego Padres.

Rowan Wick
Wick with the Chicago Cubs in 2019
Chicago Cubs – No. 50
Pitcher
Born: (1992-11-09) November 9, 1992
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Bats: Left Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 31, 2018, for the San Diego Padres
MLB statistics
(through 2020 season)
Win–loss record2–2
Earned run average3.20
Strikeouts62
Teams

Career

Amateur

Wick attended Carson Graham Secondary School in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 19th round of the 2010 MLB draft. He did not sign with the Brewers and attended St. John's University to play college baseball. After one year at St. John's, Wick transferred to Cypress College. He played for the La Crosse Loggers of the summer collegiate Northwoods League during the summer of 2011. He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the ninth round of the 2012 MLB draft.[1]

St. Louis Cardinals
Wick batting for the State College Spikes in 2014

Wick signed with the Cardinals and started his professional career as a catcher. He made his professional debut that season with the Gulf Coast Cardinals where he batted .156 in 23 games and played 2013 with the Johnson City Cardinals where he batted .256 with ten home runs and 35 RBIs in 56 games.

In 2014, Wick switched to the outfield, where he played with the State College Spikes and Peoria Chiefs, compiling a .292 batting average with 20 home runs and 60 RBIs in 74 games between the two teams.[2][3]

In 2015, Wick started the season with the Palm Beach Cardinals. After a slow start with the bat (batting .198 in 33 games), he was transitioned into a pitcher and finished the season with the Gulf Coast Cardinals, giving up two runs in two innings.[4][5]

In 2016, his first full season as a pitcher, he played for both Palm Beach and the Springfield Cardinals, where he posted a 2-0 record and 2.44 ERA with 57 strikeouts in 44.1 innings pitched out of the bullpen. After the season, the Cardinals assigned Wick to the Glendale Desert Dogs of the Arizona Fall League and added him to their 40-man roster.

In 2017, Wick began the season with the Memphis Redbirds, but was placed on the disabled list on May 14 and was not reactivated until July 10. After being reactivated, he reported to Springfield. He returned to Memphis in September. In 16 appearances for Springfield he posted a 2.08 ERA and in 14 appearances for Memphis he was 2-1 with a 5.40 ERA.[6]

San Diego Padres

On February 16, 2018, Wick was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres.[7]

On March 28, 2018, Wick was outrighted off the 40-man roster.[8] He began the season with the San Antonio Missions. On August 31, 2018, he made his MLB debut.

Chicago Cubs

On November 20, 2018, Wick was traded to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Jason Vosler.[9]

References
  1. Prest, Andy. "Wick drafted by Cardinals". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  2. "State College Spikes: Wick off to blazing start". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  3. 314-340-8274, Joe Trezza jtrezza@post-dispatch.com. "Cards' minor-league roundup: Wick makes most of promotion". Retrieved November 19, 2016.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. Goold, Derrick. "A switch to pitch for Cards prospect Rowan Wick". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  5. "Cardinals' Rowan Wick transitions to pitcher". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  6. "Rowan Wick Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
  7. Adams, Steve (February 16, 2018). "Padres Claim Rowan Wick". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  8. Todd, Jeff (March 28, 2018). "Padres Outright Rowan Wick". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  9. https://www.mlb.com/cubs/news/cubs-claim-ian-clarkin-trade-for-rowan-wick/c-300981712
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