Rob Wooten

Robert Davis Wooten (born July 21, 1985) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He was called up to Major League Baseball (MLB) by the Milwaukee Brewers for the first time on July 25, 2013 and made his major league debut the following day against the Colorado Rockies.

Rob Wooten
Wooten with the Milwaukee Brewers
Pitcher
Born: (1985-07-21) July 21, 1985
Goldsboro, North Carolina
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 26, 2013, for the Milwaukee Brewers
Last MLB appearance
May 7, 2015, for the Milwaukee Brewers
MLB statistics
(through 2015 season)
Win–loss record4–5
Earned run average5.03
Strikeouts53
Teams

College career

Wooten earned a bachelor's degree in exercise and sport science from the University of North Carolina. During his playing days at North Carolina, the team advanced to three straight College World Series appearances from 2006 to 2008.[1] In 2007, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Chatham A's of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[2]

Professional career

Milwaukee Brewers

Wooten made his major league debut for the Brewers against the Colorado Rockies, pitching a scoreless inning. He emerged as a second setup man to closer Jim Henderson, along with Brandon Kintzler. Wooten usually pitched in the 7th inning, Kintzler in the 8th, and Henderson closed it out in the 9th.

Wooten didn't make the team out of spring training, but was recalled after Henderson (who was no longer the closer, but a setup man to Francisco Rodriguez) was placed on the DL with right shoulder inflammation.

Wooten was outrighted off the Brewers roster on May 28, 2015.[3]

Atlanta Braves

Wooten was signed by the Braves in January 2016.[4] On May 3, Wooten was released by the Braves.[5] He resigned a minor league deal on May 22.[6] He became a free agent after the season.

Cincinnati Reds

On December 20, 2016, Wooten signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds.[7] He elected free agency on November 3, 2018. On January 4, 2019, he re-signed to a minor league deal with the Reds.[8] Wooten announced his retirement from professional baseball on April 18, 2020.

Coaching career

On January 14, 2021, Wooten was announced as the pitching coach for the Chattanooga Lookouts, the Double-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds.

Personal life

Wooten is a Christian.[9]

References
  1. "Rob Wooten 'View MoreBio Info'". mlb.com. Majoe League Baseball. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
  2. "Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League" (PDF). capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  3. "Brewers outright Wooten, more pitching moves upcoming". ESPN.com. Associated Press. May 28, 2015. Retrieved May 30, 2015.
  4. Eddy, Matt (January 18, 2016). "Minor League Transactions: Jan. 8-14". Baseball America. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
  5. Eddy, Matt (May 9, 2016). "Minor League Transactions: April 29-May 5". Baseball America. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
  6. Eddy, Matt (May 30, 2016). "Minor League Transactions: May 20–26". Baseball America. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
  7. Byrne, Connor (December 20, 2016). "Minor MLB Transactions: 12/20/16". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
  8. Eddy, Matt (January 12, 2019). "Minor League Transactions: Dec 19 - Jan 10". Baseball America. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  9. "Brewers find fine line between superstition and faith".
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