| Wes Parsons | |
|---|---|
 Parsons with theNC Dinos in 2021 | |
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1992-09-06)September 6, 1992 (age 33) Clarksville, Tennessee, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: August 9, 2018, for the Atlanta Braves | |
| KBO: April 14, 2021, for the NC Dinos | |
| MLB statistics (through 2024 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 1–4 |
| Earned run average | 6.84 |
| Strikeouts | 39 |
| KBO statistics (through 2022 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 5-10 |
| Earned run average | 3.68 |
| Strikeouts | 191 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Arthur Wesley Parsons (born September 6, 1992) is an American professionalbaseballpitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theAtlanta Braves,Colorado Rockies,Toronto Blue Jays, andCleveland Guardians, and in theKBO League for theNC Dinos.
After graduating fromClarksville High School inClarksville, Tennessee, Parsons enrolled atJackson State Community College. In 13games started as a freshman, he had a 7–3win–loss record with a 4.31earned run average (ERA),striking out 60 in79+1⁄3innings pitched.[1] After his freshman year, he played for the Thunder Bay Bordercats in theNorthwoods League,[2] a summer wooden bat league for top college prospects. After making the league's All-Star game, Parsons signed with theAtlanta Braves as an undrafted free agent in 2013.[3]
After signing, Parsons was assigned to theRome Braves where he was 7–7 with a 2.63 ERA in 19 starts. In 2014 he pitched for theLynchburg Hillcats, posting a 4–7 record and a 5.00 ERA in 23 starts. Parsons pitched in only five games in 2015 due to injury. He spent the majority of 2016 with theCarolina Mudcats where he was 0–2 with a 3.86 ERA in 16 games (seven starts), along with pitching one game for theMississippi Braves. In 2017, Parsons pitched in 26 games (ten starts) for Mississippi where he compiled a 3–3 record and 2.71 ERA, and8+1⁄3 innings for theGwinnett Braves where he posted an 8.64 ERA.[4] He began 2018 with Mississippi[5] and was promoted to theGwinnett Stripers in May after pitching to a 1–2 record and a 1.23 ERA over eight games (seven starts) for Mississippi.[6]
Parsons was called up to the major leagues by Atlanta on June 27, 2018.[7] In 14 appearances, with 13 being as a starter for Gwinnett prior to his callup, he had compiled a 3–1 record and a 2.83 ERA.[8] Parsons returned to theInternational League without making a major league appearance.[9] He was recalled back to the Braves on August 1 for his second call up in the 2018 season. He was then optioned back to Gwinnett the following day. Parsons received another promotion on August 7,[10] and made his major league debut two days later against theWashington Nationals.[11] Parsons made the Braves' Opening Day roster at the start of the 2019 season.[12] He appeared in relief ofSean Newcomb on April 1, 2019, pitching one inning against theChicago Cubs to earn his first major league victory.[13][14] On August 16, 2019, Parsons wasdesignated for assignment.
On August 19, 2019, Parsons was claimed off waivers by theColorado Rockies.[15] In 15 appearances for the Rockies, he struggled to a 6.98 ERA with 14 strikeouts across19+1⁄3 innings pitched. Parsons was designated for assignment following the signing ofJosé Mujica on November 27.[16] He was granted free agency on December 2, but later re–signed with the team on a minor league contract two days later.
Parsons did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of theCOVID-19 pandemic.[17] He became a free agent on November 2, 2020.[18]
On January 11, 2021, Parsons signed a deal with theNC Dinos of theKBO League for $320K a year with a $80K signing bonus and a potential $200K coming from incentives.[19] On April 14, 2021, Parsons made his KBO debut, striking out six and earning the win in a start against theSSG Landers. He finished the season with a 4–8 record, 3.72 ERA, and 148 strikeouts over 133.0 innings pitched.
On December 21, 2021, he re-signed with the Dinos on a one-year deal worth up to $650,000.[20] Parsons started 8 games for the Dinos in 2022, registering a 1-2 record and 3.56 ERA with 43 strikeouts in 43.0 innings pitched. He was released on August 4, 2022.
On May 8, 2023, Parsons signed a minor league contract with theToronto Blue Jays organization.[21] In 17 starts for the Triple–ABuffalo Bisons, he registered a 9–4 record and 4.55 ERA with 100 strikeouts in 85.0 innings of work. On October 1, the Blue Jays selected Parson's contract to the major league roster, enabling him to start the team's final regular season game.[22] He proceeded to give up nine earned runs on 10 hits in four innings.
Parsons began the 2024 season with the Blue Jays, and was designated for assignment after allowing six runs in five innings pitched on April 5, 2024.[23]
On April 10, 2024, Parsons was traded to theCleveland Guardians in exchange for international bonus pool space.[24] He made two scoreless appearances for Cleveland, striking out five batters in four innings of work. Parsons was designated for assignment by the Guardians on July 5.[25] After clearing waivers, Parsons was released by the Guardians on July 11.[26]
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