| Joe Wieland | |
|---|---|
 Wieland with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1990-01-21)January 21, 1990 (age 35) Reno, Nevada, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: April 14, 2012, for the San Diego Padres | |
| NPB: April 6, 2017, for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars | |
| KBO: March 27, 2019, for the Kia Tigers | |
| Last appearance | |
| MLB: August 12, 2016, for the Seattle Mariners | |
| NPB: October 10, 2018, for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars | |
| KBO: September 13, 2019, for the Kia Tigers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 1–6 |
| Earned run average | 6.32 |
| Strikeouts | 39 |
| NPB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 14–11 |
| Earned run average | 3.80 |
| Strikeouts | 194 |
| KBO statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 8–10 |
| Earned run average | 4.75 |
| Strikeouts | 137 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Joseph Andrew Wieland (born January 21, 1990) is an American former professionalbaseballpitcher. He played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theSan Diego Padres,Los Angeles Dodgers, andSeattle Mariners. He also played inNippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for theYokohama DeNA BayStars, and in theKBO League theKia Tigers.
Wieland was born in Reno, Nevada on January 21, 1990. He was named Nevada State Player of the Year by theLas Vegas Review-Journal and theReno Gazette-Journal while atBishop Manogue High School inReno, Nevada.[1] Wieland committed to playingcollege baseball atSan Diego State.[2]
Wieland was drafted by theTexas Rangers in the fourth round of the2008 Major League Baseball draft. He signed with the Rangers and did not play forSan Diego State.[2] Wieland spent 2009 with the Single-AHickory Crawdads where he posted a 5.31 ERA in 19 games. He opened 2010 with the Crawdads, but an improved 3.34 ERA in 15 games earned him a promotion to theCalifornia League High-ABakersfield Blaze in July. In 2011, Wieland started the year with theMyrtle Beach Pelicans, the Rangers' new High-A affiliate, and then graduated toDouble-A in late June. On July 29, 2011, while pitching for theFrisco RoughRiders, Wieland threw ano-hitter against theSan Antonio Missions, the Padres Double-A affiliate.[3] Wieland had a 1.23 ERA in 7 starts for the RoughRiders.
On July 31, 2011, Wieland andRobbie Erlin were traded to theSan Diego Padres forMike Adams.[4] He finished the year with the Double-A Missions, posting a 2.77 ERA in 5 starts. He had 8.7 strike-outs per 9 innings across all three clubs in 2011.
Wieland started 2012 with theTriple-ATucson Padres, but only made 2 starts before he was called up to the Major League team.
Wieland was called up to join the Padres' rotation when bothTim Stauffer andDustin Moseley went on the disabled list early in the season.[5] He made his Major League debut on April 14, 2012, against theLos Angeles Dodgers, allowing six runs in five innings to take the loss.[6] Wieland made five starts for the Padres, losing four of them, and posted a 4.55 ERA before he went to the disabled list in May with shoulder tightness.[7] He underwent a season-endingTommy John surgery on July 27, 2012.[8]
Wieland began the 2013 season on the 60-day disabled list as he was still recovering from the surgery. He began a throwing program at around mid-season but he suffered a number of setbacks due to soreness and a stress reaction and missed the entire season.[9] He underwent arthroscopic surgery on his elbow at the start of the 2014 season and did not make his return to the Padres until September 6, 2014. In four appearances for the Padres in 2014, he allowed nine runs in 11 innings. He finally picked up his first MLB win on September 24 against theColorado Rockies.
On December 18, 2014, he was traded to theLos Angeles Dodgers (along withYasmani Grandal andZach Eflin) in exchange forMatt Kemp,Tim Federowicz and cash.[10] He was assigned to the Triple–AOklahoma City Dodgers.[11]
Wieland was called up to the Dodgers on May 6, 2015, to start a game against theMilwaukee Brewers.[12] He allowed six runs in 42⁄3 innings and was promptly optioned back to Triple–A following the game.[13] He made a second start on September 9, allowing two runs in four innings.[14] In 21 starts (and one relief appearance) for Oklahoma City, he was 10–5 with a 4.59 ERA.[15] The Dodgers re-signed him to a one-year, $590,000 contract after the season to avoid salary arbitration.[16]
On January 12, 2016, Wieland was traded to theSeattle Mariners in exchange for minor league infielderErick Mejia.[17] The Mariners traded Wieland to theAtlanta Braves on September 14, and he was assigned to the Triple-AGwinnett Braves.[18]
On November 7, 2016, it was announced that Wieland had signed with theYokohama DeNA BayStars ofNippon Professional Baseball for the 2017 season.[19][20]
On December 5, 2018, Wieland signed with theKia Tigers of theKBO League.[21] He became a free agent following the 2019 season.
In July 2020, Wieland signed on to play for the Sugar Land Lightning Sloths of theConstellation Energy League (a makeshift four-team independent league created as a result of theCOVID-19 pandemic) for the 2020 season.[22] He was subsequently named to the league's all-star team.[23]
On September 10, 2020, Wieland signed a minor league contract with theChicago Cubs and was added to their 60-man player pool.[24]
On May 11, 2022, Wieland signed a minor league deal with theTampa Bay Rays. Wieland appeared in eight games split between the rookie-levelFlorida Complex League Rays and the Triple-ADurham Bulls, recording a cumulative 1-1 record and 1.93 ERA with 15 strikeouts in18+2⁄3 innings pitched. He was released by the Rays on August 15.
On January 19, 2023, Wieland signed a minor league contract with theOakland Athletics organization.[25] In 23 games for the Triple–ALas Vegas Aviators, registering a 4–4 record and 8.16 ERA with 27 strikeouts in 32 innings pitched. On July 4, Wieland was released by Oakland.[26]
On August 20, 2023, Wieland signed with theChicago Dogs of theAmerican Association of Professional Baseball.[27] In 3 starts for Chicago, Wieland recorded a 1.76 ERA with 24 strikeouts across15+1⁄3 innings pitched.
On February 26, 2024, Wieland signed with theOlmecas de Tabasco of theMexican League.[28] In 9 games (6 starts) for Tabasco, he logged a 4–1 record and 2.95 ERA with 44 strikeouts across39+2⁄3 innings pitched.
On March 8, 2025, Wieland signed with theUni-President Lions of theChinese Professional Baseball League.[29] He did not make an appearance for the Lions' main team, instead spending time with the farm team. On July 26, Wieland elected to retire from baseball, despite the Lions offering him a first team roster spot following the departure ofC. C. Mercedes.[30]
Wieland throws from a three quarters angle with a repeatable delivery. He throws four pitches: atwo seam fastball, afour seam fastball, acurveball and a rarechangeup.[31]
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