Zack Wheeler
All-Star PitcherStarting Pitcher / Right-handed / Philadelphia Phillies
Born: May 30, 1990 | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lb
MLB Debut: 2013
Career ERA: 3.45
Pro Tip: Zack Wheeler is known for his powerful fastball that averages 96-98 mph and his devastating slider, making him one of MLB's elite pitchers.
Career Highlights
1All-Star Selection (2021)
Wheeler earned his first All-Star selection in 2021.
Selected to represent the National League
2Gold Glove Winner (2020)
Won Gold Glove for defensive excellence.
Recognized as best fielding pitcher in NL
3NL Strikeout Leader (2021)
Led National League with 247 strikeouts.
Finished second in Cy Young voting
4World Series Appearance (2022)
Helped Phillies reach 2022 World Series.
Posted 2.78 ERA in postseason
5$118 Million Contract (2019)
Signed 5-year deal with Philadelphia.
One of MLB's top pitching contracts
Pro Tip: Wheeler's combination of velocity, command, and durability makes him one of baseball's most valuable pitchers.
Pitching Arsenal
1Four-Seam Fastball (96-98 mph)
Primary pitch with elite velocity.
Generates high swing-and-miss rate
2Slider (88-91 mph)
Sharp breaking ball with late movement.
His most effective strikeout pitch
3Curveball (81-84 mph)
12-6 breaking ball for change of pace.
Excellent vertical drop
4Changeup (89-91 mph)
Developing pitch with arm-side fade.
Used primarily against left-handed hitters
5Sinker (95-97 mph)
Heavy fastball with downward movement.
Generates ground balls
Career Statistics
1Wins-Losses: 89-67
Consistent winning record throughout career.
.571 career winning percentage
2ERA: 3.45
Excellent earned run average.
3.06 ERA since joining Phillies
3Strikeouts: 1,383
Over 200 Ks in multiple seasons.
9.4 K/9 career rate
4WHIP: 1.20
Excellent baserunner prevention.
1.08 WHIP since 2020
5Innings Pitched: 1,318.1
Workhorse who averages 180+ IP/year.
Led MLB in innings pitched in 2021
Pro Tip: Wheeler's ability to maintain velocity deep into games makes him especially valuable in today's game of bullpen reliance.