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C. J. Wilson

C. J. Wilson
C. J. Wilson on June 26, 2012.jpg
Wilson with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Starting Pitcher
Born: (1980-11-18) November 18, 1980 (age 36)
Newport Beach, California
Batted: Left Threw: Left
MLB debut
June 11, 2005, for the Texas Rangers
Last MLB appearance
July 28, 2015, for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
MLB statistics
Win–loss record 94–70
Earned run average 3.74
Strikeouts 1,259
Saves 52
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Christopher John "C. J." Wilson (born November 18, 1980) is an American racing driver and former professional baseball pitcher. Wilson pitched in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers from 2005 to 2011 and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim from 2012 to 2015.

After attending Fountain Valley High School (graduating in 1998), Wilson played at Santa Ana College where in 2000 he was named the MVP of the Orange Empire Conference, and awarded the California Junior College Co-Player of the Year award. Wilson played outfield, first base, starting pitcher, and relief pitcher at Loyola Marymount University during the 2001 season.

Wilson was drafted by the Rangers in the fifth round (141st overall) of the 2001 MLB draft.

After starting the 2001 season in Pulaski of the Appalachian League he was promoted to Class A with the Savannah Sand Gnats. He moved through High-A Charlotte (Florida State League) and into Double-A Tulsa (Texas League) by late 2002.


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