Kenny Wilson (baseball)

Kenny Wilson
Wilson with the Lansing Lugnuts in 2010
Outfielder
Born: (1990-01-30) January 30, 1990 (age 34)
Tampa, Florida
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Kenneth Earl Wilson (born January 30, 1990) is an American former professional baseball outfielder.

Career

Toronto Blue Jays

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

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

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

Wilson was claimed by the Oakland Athletics on July 7, 2014.[12] He was designated for assignment on July 28, 2014.[13]

Miami Marlins

On November 6, 2014, Wilson signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins.[14] He played in 130 games for the Double–A Jacksonville Suns, hitting .270/.348/.394 with eight home runs, 48 RBI, and 37 stolen bases. Wilson elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2015.

On November 12, 2015, Wilson re–signed with the Marlins organization on a new minor league contract. He split the 2016 campaign between Jacksonville and the Triple–A New Orleans Zephyrs, batting an aggregate .255/.346/.336 with three home runs, 32 RBI, and 30 stolen bases. Wilson elected free agency following the season on November 7, 2016.[15]

Oakland Athletics (second stint)

On November 16, 2016, Wilson signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics.[16] 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.[17] He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2017.[18]

Detroit Tigers

On December 21, 2017, Wilson signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers.[19]

Chicago Dogs

On July 7, 2018, Wilson signed with the Chicago Dogs of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball.

Generales de Durango

On January 26, 2019, Wilson signed with the Generales de Durango of the Mexican League. He was released on May 14, 2019.

References

  1. ^ "Sickles' Wilson lone bay area high schooler drafted". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on November 9, 2014. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
  2. ^ "Sickles High's Wilson begins career with Blue Jays". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on November 9, 2014. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Lansing Lugnuts Profile: Outfielder Kenny Wilson from Tampa, Fla". MLive.com. June 22, 2012. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
  5. ^ "Blue Jays protect Deck McGuire, Kenny Wilson from Rule 5 Draft". Toronto.bluejays.mlb.com. November 20, 2013. Archived from the original on December 14, 2013. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
  6. ^ "Spring invite Wilson playing with confidence - Canadian Baseball Network". Archived from the original on November 9, 2014. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
  7. ^ Todd, Jeff (April 22, 2014). "Blue Jays Claim Darin Mastroianni, Designate Kenny Wilson". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
  8. ^ "Twins pick up Kenny Wilson, send him to New Britain". TwinCities.com. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
  9. ^ Wray, Michael (May 11, 2014). "Welcome back to the Toronto Blue Jays, Kenny Wilson". MLB.com. Retrieved May 11, 2014.
  10. ^ "Wilson's month a learning experience - Canadian Baseball Network". Archived from the original on November 9, 2014. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
  11. ^ Creech, Edward (July 5, 2014). "Jays Claim Cole Gillepie, Designate Kenny Wilson". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 5, 2014.
  12. ^ Adams, Steve (July 7, 2014). "A's Claim Kenny Wilson, Outright Nick Buss". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 7, 2014.
  13. ^ Dykstra, Sam (July 28, 2014). "A's call up speedy prospect Burns". MILB.com. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
  14. ^ "Jhonatan Solano, brother of Donovan, among Marlins' non-roster invitees". December 9, 2014.
  15. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2016". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  16. ^ Eddy, Matt (November 21, 2016). "Minor League Transactions: Nov 12-18". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
  17. ^ "Kenny Wilson Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  18. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
  19. ^ "Tigers Agree To Terms With Four Players On Minor League Contracts For 2018 Season". December 21, 2017. Retrieved December 21, 2017.