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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | NYN | NL | 7 | 5 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | 90 | 38 | 46 | 84 | 3.42 | -771.5 |
| 2014 | NYN | NL | 11 | 11 | 32 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 185.3 | 167 | 73 | 79 | 187 | 3.54 | 902.0 |
| 2017 | NYN | NL | 3 | 7 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 86.3 | 97 | 50 | 40 | 81 | 5.21 | -1485.1 |
| 2018 | NYN | NL | 12 | 7 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 182.3 | 150 | 67 | 55 | 179 | 3.31 | 4258.7 |
| 2019 | NYN | NL | 11 | 8 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 195.3 | 196 | 86 | 50 | 195 | 3.96 | 5205.3 |
| 2020 | PHI | NL | 4 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71.0 | 67 | 23 | 16 | 53 | 2.92 | 2221.8 |
| 2021 | PHI | NL | 14 | 10 | 32 | 32 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 213.3 | 169 | 66 | 46 | 247 | 2.78 | 9335.2 |
| 2022 | PHI | NL | 12 | 7 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 153.0 | 125 | 48 | 34 | 163 | 2.82 | 4253.6 |
| 2023 | PHI | NL | 13 | 6 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 192.0 | 168 | 77 | 39 | 212 | 3.61 | 5892.0 |
| 2024 | PHI | NL | 16 | 7 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 200.0 | 139 | 57 | 52 | 224 | 2.56 | 4953.8 |
| 2025 | PHI | NL | 10 | 5 | 24 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 149.7 | 107 | 45 | 33 | 195 | 2.71 | - |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | NYN | NL | 18 | 30 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | NYN | NL | 34 | 50 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 0.080 | -588.5 |
| 2017 | NYN | NL | 18 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.074 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | NYN | NL | 29 | 56 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0.196 | -406.3 |
| 2019 | NYN | NL | 31 | 57 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0.211 | -252.8 |
| 2020 | PHI | NL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | PHI | NL | 33 | 68 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0.162 | -596.1 |
| 2022 | PHI | NL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | PHI | NL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | PHI | NL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | NYN | P | 17 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | NYN | P | 32 | 32 | 10 | 22 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 | NYN | P | 17 | 17 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | NYN | P | 29 | 29 | 6 | 22 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | NYN | P | 31 | 31 | 13 | 20 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | PHI | P | 11 | 11 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 3 |
| 2021 | PHI | P | 32 | 32 | 20 | 26 | 2 | 4 |
| 2022 | PHI | P | 26 | 26 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | PHI | P | 32 | 32 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | PHI | P | 32 | 32 | 21 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 259 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | All-MLB Team - First Team | SP |
| 2023 | Gold Glove | P |
| 2022 | Pitcher of the Month | May |
| 2021 | All-MLB Team - Second Team | SP |
| 2021 | All-MLB Team - Second Team | SP |
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 |