Grant Wolfram

Grant Wolfram
Milwaukee Brewers
Pitcher
Born: (1996-12-12) December 12, 1996 (age 28)
Holland, Michigan, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left

Grant Wolfram (born December 12, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Amateur career

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Wolfram attended Hamilton High School in Hamilton, Michigan, where he was a three sport standout in baseball, tennis, and basketball.[1] Wolfram posted a 0.56 ERA with 99 strikeouts in 61 innings in his senior season of 2015. He was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 17th round of the 2015 MLB Draft, but did not sign and instead attended Central Michigan University to play college baseball.[2] In his freshman season with the Chippewas in 2016, he went 0–2 with a 6.66 ERA over 24+1⁄3 innings. Wolfram played for the Kalamazoo Growlers of the Northwoods League during the summer of 2016, going 2–4 with a 4.25 ERA and 38 strikeouts over 42+1⁄3 innings.[3]

Wolfram transferred to Davenport University before his sophomore season.[4] With the Panthers in 2017, he went 13–2 with a 3.28 ERA and 100 strikeouts over 93+1⁄3 innings.[5][6] Wolfram played for the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod League during the summer of 2017, going 0–3 with a 4.19 ERA over 19+1⁄3 innings.[7][8] During his junior season at Davenport, he posted a 6–4 record with a 4.30 ERA and 95 strikeouts over 69 innings. Wolfram was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 18th round of the 2018 MLB Draft and signed with them.[9]

Professional career

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Texas Rangers

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Wolfram spent his professional debut season of 2018 with the AZL Rangers of the Rookie-level Arizona League, posting a 3.38 ERA with 10 strikeouts over 10+2⁄3 innings.[10] He spent the 2019 season with the Hickory Crawdads of the Class A South Atlantic League, going 5–3 with a 4.28 ERA and 73 strikeouts over 69+1⁄3 innings. He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Minor League Baseball season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Wolfram returned to Hickory for the 2021 season (which had moved classification to the High-A East level), posting a 2–3 record with a 4.21 ERA and 99 strikeouts over 66+1⁄3 innings.[11] He spent the 2022 season with the Frisco RoughRiders of the Double-A Texas League, going 3–3 with a 4.42 ERA and 71 strikeouts over 57 innings. Following the 2022 season he played for the Surprise Saguaros of the Arizona Fall League, going 1–0 with a 1.86 ERA and 13 strikeouts over 9+2⁄3 innings. Wolfram split the 2023 season between Frisco and the Round Rock Express of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League, going a combined 10–1 with a 3.90 ERA and 78 strikeouts over 62 +1⁄3innings.[12][13] He became a free agent after the 2024 season.[14]

Milwaukee Brewers

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On December 11, 2024, Wolfram signed a major league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.[15]

References

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  1. ^ Kaminski, Steve (2015-03-20). "Hamilton pitcher Grant Wolfram one to watch, and at 6-foot-7, he's hard to miss". Mlive.com. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
  2. ^ Mowery, Matthew (2015-06-17). "Tigers' 17th-round pick, Grant Wolfram, pitches in high school all-star game at Comerica Park". The Oakland Press. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
  3. ^ Hutton, Jason (2016-08-02). "Grant Wolfram finds success with the Growlers". FOX 17 West Michigan News (WXMI). Retrieved 2023-05-19.
  4. ^ "Grant Wolfram transfers to Davenport". The Holland Sentinel. July 1, 2016. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
  5. ^ "Grant Wolfram selected by Texas Rangers in MLB Amateur Draft". Davenport University Athletics. 2018-06-07. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
  6. ^ Hutton, Jason (2018-06-08). "Wolfram ready for pro ball after being picked by the Rangers". FOX 17 West Michigan News (WXMI). Retrieved 2023-05-19.
  7. ^ "#44 Grant Wolfram". pointstreak.com. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  8. ^ "Panther Baseball Honing Skills in Summer". Davenport University Athletics. 2023-05-13. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
  9. ^ Athletics, Davenport University (2018-06-07). "Davenport's Grant Wolfram selected by Texas Rangers in MLB Amateur Draft". Mlive.com. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
  10. ^ Sentinel (April 3, 2019). "Grant Wolfram assigned to Hickory Crawdads". The Holland Sentinel. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
  11. ^ D'Addona, Dan (January 23, 2023). "Newlywed Grant Wolfram aims to keep big year going, make Rangers". The Holland Sentinel. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
  12. ^ D'Addona, Dan (May 11, 2023). "Grant Wolfram one step away from Major Leagues". The Holland Sentinel. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
  13. ^ Pontes, Geoff; Cooper, J.J. (2023-11-21). "MLB Rule 5 Draft Preview 2023". Baseball America. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  14. ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2024). "Minor League Free Agents 2024". Baseball America. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  15. ^ Adams, Steve (2024-12-09). "Brewers Sign Grant Wolfram To Major League Deal". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
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