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The [[New York Mets]] selected Wolf in the second round, with the 53rd overall selection, of the [[2019 MLB draft]].<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/mets-sign-2019-second-round-draft-pick-rhp-josh-wolf|title=Mets sign 2019 second-round Draft pick RHP Josh Wolf|website=MLB.com}}</ref><ref name="auto5"/><ref>{{cite web|author=Matt Wyatt |url=https://www.chron.com/sports/highschool/article/Mets-select-St-Thomas-pitcher-Josh-Wolf-with-No-13928547.php |title=Mets select St. Thomas pitcher Josh Wolf with No. 53 pick |publisher=Chron.com |date=June 3, 2019 |access-date=January 7, 2021}}</ref> He was ranked the 36th-best prospect by MLB.com, and the 55th-best prospect by ''Baseball America''.<ref name="auto"/> At the time of the draft, he could throw a 97 |
The [[New York Mets]] selected Wolf in the second round, with the 53rd overall selection, of the [[2019 MLB draft]].<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/mets-sign-2019-second-round-draft-pick-rhp-josh-wolf|title=Mets sign 2019 second-round Draft pick RHP Josh Wolf|website=MLB.com}}</ref><ref name="auto5"/><ref>{{cite web|author=Matt Wyatt |url=https://www.chron.com/sports/highschool/article/Mets-select-St-Thomas-pitcher-Josh-Wolf-with-No-13928547.php |title=Mets select St. Thomas pitcher Josh Wolf with No. 53 pick |publisher=Chron.com |date=June 3, 2019 |access-date=January 7, 2021}}</ref> He was ranked the 36th-best prospect by MLB.com, and the 55th-best prospect by ''Baseball America''.<ref name="auto"/> At the time of the draft, he could throw a {{convert|97|mph}} [[fastball]], and had an above average [[curveball]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.recordonline.com/story/news/2020/05/28/hard-throwing-wolf-has-bright-future/111876346/|title=Hard-throwing Wolf has bright future|first=Justin|last=Toscano|website=Times Herald-Record}}</ref> He signed with the Mets for a $2.15 million [[signing bonus]], forgoing his commitment to Texas A&M.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thebaseballcube.com/content/player/222154/|title=Josh Wolf - Stats - The Baseball Cube|website=TheBaseballCube.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/mets-sign-2019-second-round-draft-pick-rhp-josh-wolf |title=Mets sign 2019 second-round Draft pick RHP Josh Wolf |work=mlb.com |date=June 19, 2019 |access-date=January 7, 2021}}</ref> He made his professional debut in 2019 with the [[Rookie-level]] [[Gulf Coast League Mets]], going 0–1 with a 3.38 earned run average over eight innings, in which he struck out 12 batters and walked one batter.<ref name="auto6">{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=wolf--000jos|title=Josh Wolf Minor Leagues Statistics|website=Baseball-Reference.com}}</ref> |
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On January 7, 2021, the Mets traded Wolf, [[Amed Rosario]], [[Andrés Giménez]], and [[Isaiah Greene]] to the [[Cleveland Indians]] for [[Francisco Lindor]] and [[Carlos Carrasco (baseball)|Carlos Carrasco]]. At the time, Wolf was the number 9 prospect in the Mets system.<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/news/cleveland-indians-pick-up-josh-wolf-isaiah-greene-for-francisco-lindor-carlos-ca|title=Cleveland nabs Wolf, Greene for Lindor, Carrasco|website=MiLB.com}}</ref> Indians president of baseball operations [[Chris Antonetti]] said: “He's a young, hard-throwing right-handed pitcher with a good mix of pitches. He's got an above-average fastball, up to 96 [mph]. He's got a really good slider. His changeup is his third pitch, and that's developing. He has the ingredients to develop into a successful starting Major League pitcher.”<ref name="auto2"/> |
On January 7, 2021, the Mets traded Wolf, [[Amed Rosario]], [[Andrés Giménez]], and [[Isaiah Greene]] to the [[Cleveland Indians]] for [[Francisco Lindor]] and [[Carlos Carrasco (baseball)|Carlos Carrasco]]. At the time, Wolf was the number 9 prospect in the Mets system.<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/news/cleveland-indians-pick-up-josh-wolf-isaiah-greene-for-francisco-lindor-carlos-ca|title=Cleveland nabs Wolf, Greene for Lindor, Carrasco|website=MiLB.com}}</ref> Indians president of baseball operations [[Chris Antonetti]] said: “He's a young, hard-throwing right-handed pitcher with a good mix of pitches. He's got an above-average fastball, up to 96 [mph]. He's got a really good slider. His changeup is his third pitch, and that's developing. He has the ingredients to develop into a successful starting Major League pitcher.”<ref name="auto2"/> |
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For the 2021 season, Wolf was assigned to the [[Lynchburg Hillcats]] of the [[Low-A East]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wfxrtv.com/sports/local-sports/lynchburg-hillcats-announce-opening-day-roster/|title=Lynchburg Hillcats Announce Opening Day Roster|date=May 4, 2021}}</ref> Over 18 games (17 starts), Wolf went 1–3 with a 5.35 ERA, striking out 67 batters over {{fraction|65|2|3}} innings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://awaybackgone.com/2021/09/18/cleveland-indians-win-lindor-trade/|title = Cleveland Indians: Chalk up a first season win in Francisco Lindor trade}}</ref> He split 2022 between the ACL Guardians and Lynchburg, and was 2-2 with a 5.61 ERA, striking out 25 batters in 25.2 innings.<ref name="auto6"/> |
For the 2021 season, Wolf was assigned to the [[Lynchburg Hillcats]] of the [[Low-A East]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wfxrtv.com/sports/local-sports/lynchburg-hillcats-announce-opening-day-roster/|title=Lynchburg Hillcats Announce Opening Day Roster|date=May 4, 2021}}</ref> Over 18 games (17 starts), Wolf went 1–3 with a 5.35 ERA, striking out 67 batters over {{fraction|65|2|3}} innings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://awaybackgone.com/2021/09/18/cleveland-indians-win-lindor-trade/|title = Cleveland Indians: Chalk up a first season win in Francisco Lindor trade}}</ref> He split 2022 between the ACL Guardians and Lynchburg, and was 2-2 with a 5.61 ERA, striking out 25 batters in 25.2 innings.<ref name="auto6"/> |
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Wolf pitch for the [[Israeli national baseball team]] in the [[2023 World Baseball Classic]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/team-israel-world-baseball-classic-2023-roster|title=Pederson, Kremer headline Team Israel's Classic roster|website=MLB.com}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 02:52, 23 March 2023
| Josh Wolf | |
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| Born: September 1, 2000 Bellaire, Texas | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Joshua David Wolf (born September 1, 2000) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians organization and the Israeli national baseball team.
Early life and amateur career
Wolf was born in Bellaire, Texas, and is Jewish.[1] He had his Bar Mitzvah at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, and was a member of Congregation Beth Israel in Houston.[2][3][4] His mother is from Israel and his father is from Cincinnati.[2]
Wolf attended St. Thomas High School in Houston, Texas. Wolf played for the school's baseball team and was twice named All-State.[5] As a junior he was 4-1 with a 1.06 earned run average (ERA), and 53 strikeouts in 39 innings.[6] In his senior year, he struck out 126 batters in 69 innings, had a 1.52 ERA, and was named Outstanding Male High School Athlete of the Year by the Jewish Sports Heritage Association.[5] He committed to attend Texas A&M University.[7][8]
Professional career
The New York Mets selected Wolf in the second round, with the 53rd overall selection, of the 2019 MLB draft.[9][7][10] He was ranked the 36th-best prospect by MLB.com, and the 55th-best prospect by Baseball America.[9] At the time of the draft, he could throw a 97 miles per hour (156 km/h) fastball, and had an above average curveball.[11] He signed with the Mets for a $2.15 million signing bonus, forgoing his commitment to Texas A&M.[12][13] He made his professional debut in 2019 with the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League Mets, going 0–1 with a 3.38 earned run average over eight innings, in which he struck out 12 batters and walked one batter.[14]
On January 7, 2021, the Mets traded Wolf, Amed Rosario, Andrés Giménez, and Isaiah Greene to the Cleveland Indians for Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco. At the time, Wolf was the number 9 prospect in the Mets system.[15] Indians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said: “He's a young, hard-throwing right-handed pitcher with a good mix of pitches. He's got an above-average fastball, up to 96 [mph]. He's got a really good slider. His changeup is his third pitch, and that's developing. He has the ingredients to develop into a successful starting Major League pitcher.”[15]
For the 2021 season, Wolf was assigned to the Lynchburg Hillcats of the Low-A East.[16] Over 18 games (17 starts), Wolf went 1–3 with a 5.35 ERA, striking out 67 batters over 65+2⁄3 innings.[17] He split 2022 between the ACL Guardians and Lynchburg, and was 2-2 with a 5.61 ERA, striking out 25 batters in 25.2 innings.[14]
Wolf pitch for the Israeli national baseball team in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.[18]
References
- ^ "20-Year-Old Jewish baseball phenom eyes stardom in Cleveland". The Forward. February 9, 2021.
- ^ a b "Interview: The Future of Jewish Baseball is in His Arm – Josh Wolf". July 1, 2019.
- ^ ALEX KRUTCHIK. "Indians add Wolf to roster; lose Carrasco, Lindor". Cleveland Jewish News.
- ^ "Beth Israel teen pitcher hitting 98 mph on radar". jhvonline.com.
- ^ a b "Wolf '19 Named Outstanding Male High School Athlete of the Year by Jewish Sports Heritage Association". St Thomas High School. July 1, 2019.
- ^ "Wolf '19 Rocks - Signs with New York Mets after Highest-Ever Eagle MLB Selection". St Thomas High School. June 19, 2019.
- ^ a b "Josh Wolf Stats, Fantasy & News". MiLB.com.
- ^ Jack Marrion (June 10, 2019). "Wolf leads four all-state baseball selections for St. Thomas". Chron.com. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ a b "Mets sign 2019 second-round Draft pick RHP Josh Wolf". MLB.com.
- ^ Matt Wyatt (June 3, 2019). "Mets select St. Thomas pitcher Josh Wolf with No. 53 pick". Chron.com. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ Toscano, Justin. "Hard-throwing Wolf has bright future". Times Herald-Record.
- ^ "Josh Wolf - Stats - The Baseball Cube". TheBaseballCube.com.
- ^ "Mets sign 2019 second-round Draft pick RHP Josh Wolf". mlb.com. June 19, 2019. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ a b "Josh Wolf Minor Leagues Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ a b "Cleveland nabs Wolf, Greene for Lindor, Carrasco". MiLB.com.
- ^ "Lynchburg Hillcats Announce Opening Day Roster". May 4, 2021.
- ^ "Cleveland Indians: Chalk up a first season win in Francisco Lindor trade".
- ^ "Pederson, Kremer headline Team Israel's Classic roster". MLB.com.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)