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Wolf with the Texas Rangers in 2013
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| Pitcher | |||
| Born: October 18, 1982 Effingham, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Professional debut | |||
| MLB: August 10, 2007, for the Florida Marlins | |||
| KBO: March 30, 2014, for the SK Wyverns | |||
| Last appearance | |||
| MLB: September 13, 2013, for the Texas Rangers | |||
| KBO: August 15, 2014, for the SK Wyverns | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Win–loss record | 1–4 | ||
| Earned run average | 5.45 | ||
| Strikeouts | 36 | ||
| KBO statistics | |||
| Win–loss record | 2–2 | ||
| Earned run average | 4.85 | ||
| Strikeouts | 41 | ||
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Ross Garrett Wolf (born October 18, 1982) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins, Oakland Athletics, and Texas Rangers. He also played for the SK Wyverns in the Korea Baseball Championship. Ross bats and throws with his right hand.
Wolf went to Newton Community High School in Newton, Illinois. He also attended Wabash Valley College in Mount Carmel, Illinois.
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Ross Wolf's Baseball Journey
Ross Wolf began his professional baseball career after being chosen in the 2001 Major League Baseball draft. The Montreal Expos picked him, but he decided not to sign with them. The next year, in the 2002 Major League Baseball draft, the Florida Marlins selected him. This time, he accepted and started his journey in professional baseball.
Playing for the Florida Marlins
Wolf started playing in the minor leagues for the Marlins. He played for teams like the Jamestown Jammers and Greensboro Grasshoppers. In 2004, he played for the Jupiter Hammerheads. He had a great year, winning 11 games and getting 5 saves.
In 2007, Ross Wolf got his chance to play in the Major Leagues. He joined the Florida Marlins on August 9. His first game was on August 10 against the Mets. He pitched a short time without giving up any runs. He got his first Major League strikeout on September 5. He played in 14 games for the Marlins that year.
Time with the Baltimore Orioles
After leaving the Marlins, Wolf signed a deal with the Baltimore Orioles in December 2008. He spent all of 2009 playing for their Triple-A team, the Norfolk Tides. He had a good season, striking out 73 batters. He signed with the Orioles again for the 2010 season.
Joining the Oakland Athletics
In June 2010, Wolf was traded to the Oakland Athletics. He was called up to the Major Leagues in July. He made his debut for the Athletics on July 10. He played in 11 games for Oakland that season.
Playing for the Houston Astros
In November 2010, Wolf signed a deal with the Houston Astros. He spent the 2011 season playing for their Triple-A team, the Oklahoma City RedHawks. He pitched in 56 games for them.
Back with the Orioles and Rangers
Wolf returned to the Baltimore Orioles briefly in 2012. Soon after, he signed with the Texas Rangers in April 2012. He played for their minor league teams, the Frisco RoughRiders and Round Rock Express.
In 2013, Wolf was promoted to the Texas Rangers. He got his first career Major League win on May 22. He pitched 5 innings and only gave up one run. He stayed with the Rangers in their bullpen. On June 8, 2013, Ross Wolf pitched for a long time in a very long game. He pitched 6.2 innings in an 18-inning game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Even though he pitched well, his team lost. He played in 22 games for the Rangers in 2013.
Playing in Korea
After the 2013 season, Ross Wolf decided to play baseball in Korea. He joined the SK Wyverns team in the Korea Baseball Championship in December 2013.
Retirement from Baseball
After playing for the SK Wyverns, Wolf signed another minor league deal with the Texas Rangers in December 2014. However, he announced his retirement from professional baseball on February 21, 2016.
