| Eric Wagaman | |
|---|---|
| Minnesota Twins – No. 13 | |
| Infielder /Outfielder | |
| Born: (1997-08-14)August 14, 1997 (age 28) Mission Viejo, California, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 10, 2024, for the Los Angeles Angels | |
| MLB statistics (through 2025 season) | |
| Batting average | .250 |
| Home runs | 11 |
| Runs batted in | 63 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Eric Wagaman (born August 14, 1997) is an American professionalbaseballinfielder andoutfielder for theMinnesota Twins ofMajor League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for theLos Angeles Angels andMiami Marlins.
Wagaman was drafted by theNew York Yankees in the 13th round, with the 392nd overall selection, of the2017 Major League Baseball draft. He made his professional debut with the rookie–levelPulaski Yankees.[1] Wagaman spent 2018 with the Low–AStaten Island Yankees, playing in 64 games and hitting .194/.244/.333 with five home runs and 18 RBI.[2]
He split the 2019 campaign between the rookie–levelGulf Coast League Yankees and Single–ACharleston RiverDogs, slashing .233/.293/.342 with seven home runs and 41 RBI over 88 total games.[3] Wagaman did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of theCOVID-19 pandemic.[4]
Wagaman returned to action in 2021 with the Single–ATampa Tarpons and High–AHudson Valley Renegades. In 78 games split between the two affiliates, he slashed .220/.315/.364 with six home runs and 34 RBI in 264 at bats.[5]
Wagaman played 2022 with Hudson Valley and the Double–ASomerset Patriots, playing in 69 games and hitting .258/.346/.468 with a career–high 13 home runs and 32 RBI.[6] He spent the 2023 campaign with Somerset, appearing in 35 games and posting a .320/.382/.500 batting line in 120 at bats with five home runs, 16 RBI, and 13 stolen bases.[7]
On December 6, 2023, Wagaman was selected by theLos Angeles Angels in the minor league phase of theRule 5 draft.[8] In 121 games split between the Double–ARocket City Trash Pandas and Triple–ASalt Lake Bees, he slashed .274/.339/.469 with 17 home runs, 60 RBI, and 10 stolen bases, while playing 42 games in the outfield, 29 games at third base, and 17 games at first base.[9][10] On September 10, 2024, Wagaman was selected to the40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[11] In 18 games during his rookie campaign (17 at third base and one in left field), he slashed .250/.270/.403 with two home runs and 10 RBI.[9] On November 19, Wagaman wasdesignated for assignment by the Angels.[12] Three days later, the Angels non–tendered Wagaman, making him a free agent.[13]
On December 20, 2024, Wagaman signed a one–year, major league contract with theMiami Marlins.[14] He made 140 appearances for the Marlins, batting .250/.296/.378 with nine home runs, 53 RBI, and four stolen bases. On December 29, 2025, Wagaman was designated for assignment by the Marlins following the acquisition ofEsteury Ruiz.[15]
On January 2, 2026, Wagaman was traded to theMinnesota Twins in exchange for Kade Bragg.[16]