Zack Wheeler, baseball player, 2013

Zack Wheeler

Active Player

Born: 5/30/1990 in Smyrna, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-06-18

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Zachary Harrison Wheeler

Biography

Zack Wheeler is a professional baseball pitcher born in 1990, who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball since his debut on June 18, 2013. Currently an active player, Wheeler showcases a powerful right arm and an impressive array of pitches, contributing to his career record of 103-70 and a solid earned run average (ERA) of 3.34. Known for his ability to miss bats, he has accumulated 1,625 strikeouts over his career, establishing himself as a formidable presence on the mound. Wheeler has yet to record a save, as his role primarily focuses on starting games and leading his team's pitching rotation. Wheeler's performances have earned him a place in the All-Star game twice, highlighting his recognition among peers and fans alike. His career unfolds in a competitive era of baseball characterized by advanced analytics and an emphasis on strikeout rates, where he excels. As he continues to build on his achievements, Wheeler remains a key figure in his team's pursuit of success, illustrating the evolution of pitching in today's game while inspiring the next generation of players.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
113 75 283 283 5 3 0 1728.3 1475 630 166 490 1820 3.28 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
264 288 13 44 9 0 1 18 0 5 128 0.153 0.172 0.194 0.367 -1843.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2024 NLDS1 PHI 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2023 NLCS PHI 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2023 NLDS1 PHI 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2023 NLWC2 PHI 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2022 NLDS1 PHI 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2022 NLCS PHI 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2022 NLWC2 PHI 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2022 WS PHI 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
4 3 12 11 0 70.3 37 17 14 77 2.18

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2024 NLDS1 PHI 0 0 1 1 0 7.0 1 0 4 9 0.00
2023 NLCS PHI 2 0 3 2 0 14.7 9 3 2 17 1.84
2023 NLDS1 PHI 0 0 1 1 0 6.3 3 2 1 10 2.84
2023 NLWC2 PHI 1 0 1 1 0 6.7 5 1 0 8 1.35
2022 NLCS PHI 1 0 2 2 0 13.0 4 2 1 16 1.38
2022 NLDS1 PHI 0 1 1 1 0 6.0 4 3 1 5 4.50
2022 NLWC2 PHI 0 0 1 1 0 6.3 2 0 1 4 0.00
2022 WS PHI 0 2 2 2 0 10.3 9 6 4 8 5.23

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 259 259 110 160 9 16

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 259

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 NYN NL $546,250
2014 NYN NL $512,375
Total Career Earnings $1,058,625

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2024 Cy Young Award NL 2nd 130.0 210 4
2024 Most Valuable Player NL 12th 31.0 420 0
2023 Cy Young Award NL 6th 28.0 210 0
2021 Cy Young Award NL 2nd 141.0 210 12
2021 Most Valuable Player NL 19th 6.0 420 0
2020 Cy Young Award NL 12th 1.0 210 0