Asher Wojciechowski

Asher Wojciechowski
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1988-12-21) December 21, 1988
Hardeeville, South Carolina
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 9, 2015, for the Houston Astros
MLB statistics
(through 2015 season)
Win–loss record 0–1
Earned run average 7.16
Strikeouts 16
WHIP 1.84
Teams

Randall Asher Wojciechowski (born December 21, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros.

Early life

Wojciechowski was born in Hardeeville, South Carolina.[1][2] In his younger years, he lived in Pensacola, Florida, Sturgis, Michigan, and the Dominican Republic.[3][4]

The Wojciechowskis moved to Romania when Asher was nine. Living abroad, he played soccer, and joined Little League Baseball when it expanded to Bucharest when he was 11. The team played in a tournament similar to the Little League World Series in Poland.[3]

After living in Romania for three years, the family moved to Sturgis, Michigan. Wojciechowski attended Sturgis High School, where he played for the school's baseball team.[5] The family moved to South Carolina for Asher's senior year of high school, so that he could attract more attention from scouts.[3]

Wojciechowski attended Beaufort High School in Beaufort, South Carolina, for his senior year of high school.[6] He then enrolled at The Citadel, choosing it over Winthrop University.[4] He competed for the United States national baseball team in the summer of 2009.[7] In 2010, he was named the Southern Conference's pitcher of the year.[8]

Professional career

Minor leagues

The Toronto Blue Jays selected Wojciechowski in the first round, with the 41st overall selection, of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft.[9] He received an $815,000 signing bonus, and made his professional debut with the Auburn Doubledays of the Class A-Short Season New York–Penn League. In 2011, Wojciechowski played for the Dunedin Blue Jays of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League.[10]

The Blue Jays assigned Wojciechowski to Dunedin in 2012. They later traded him, along with Ben Francisco, Francisco Cordero, David Rollins, Joe Musgrove, and Carlos Pérez to the Houston Astros on July 20, 2012, in exchange for J. A. Happ, Brandon Lyon, and David Carpenter.[11] Houston assigned Wojciechowski to the Corpus Christi Hooks of the Class AA Texas League. He started the 2013 season in Corpus Christi, but received a midseason promotion to the Oklahoma City RedHawks of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League.[12] He was added to the 40-man roster on November 20, 2013.[13] Before spring training began in 2014, Wojciechowski strained a lateral muscle. While recuperating in May, his return was delayed when he strained his forearm. He returned to Oklahoma City in June.[14]

Houston Astros

Wojciechowski began the 2015 season in the Astros' starting rotation.[15] He made 5 appearances for the Astros in the 2015 season, 3 of which were starts, and pitched to a 0–1 record, 7.16 ERA, and 16 strikeouts in 16 1⁄3 innings.[16] He was designated for assignment on May 17, 2016.[17]

Miami Marlins

On May 24, 2016, Wojciechowski was claimed off waivers by the Miami Marlins.[18]

Pitching style

His repertoire includes a fastball around 94 miles per hour (151 km/h), a slider in the low 80s, and an occasional changeup and curveball.[19][20]

Personal life

Wojciechowski is married to his wife, Alanna.[21]

The proper pronunciation of his last name is wo-juh-how-ski.

References

  1. ↑ "Asher Wojciechowski Stats, Highlights, Bio". milb.com. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Asher Wojciechowski Minor League Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 "Citadel freshman pitcher pursued baseball around the globe – The Post and Courier". Postandcourier.com. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
  4. 1 2 nurun.com (April 23, 2011). "Jays yelling about Asher Wojciechowski". The London Free Press. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
  5. ↑ "Wojciechowski goes No. 41 to Toronto". Sturgis Journal. Sturgis, Michigan. June 9, 2010. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Beaufort High pitcher Wojciechowski gets chance next season at The Citadel | Story Archive | islandpacket.com | beaufortgazette.com". Lowcountrynewspapers.net. December 8, 2006. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Wojciechowski shines in U.S. baseball win – The Post and Courier". Postandcourier.com. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
  8. ↑ "Wojciechowski rounds out Day 1 picks | bluejays.com: News". Mlb.mlb.com. May 24, 2013. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
  9. ↑ "RHP Wojciechowski latest pick to sign with Blue Jays". Tsn.ca. June 16, 2010. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
  10. ↑ Jackson, Josh. "Wojciechowski takes game to new level | MiLB.com News | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Milb.com. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
  11. ↑ "Astros make 10 player trade with Toronto". July 20, 2012. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
  12. ↑ Baldwin, Michael (August 1, 2013). "OKC RedHawks: Asher Wojciechowski has prospered in Astros organization". News OK. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
  13. ↑ "Astros add Cruz, Santana, Wojciechowski to 40-man". Houston.astros.mlb.com. November 21, 2013. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
  14. ↑ Baldwin, Michael (August 7, 2014). "Oklahoma City RedHawks: Asher Wojciechowski still getting back in the groove". The Oklahoman. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
  15. ↑ "Asher Wojciechowski gets spot on team, rotation; Jon Singleton to minors". Ultimate Astros. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  16. ↑ "Asher Wojciechowski Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
  17. ↑ Todd, Jeff (May 17, 2016). "Astros Designate Asher Wojciechowski, Place Carlos Gomez On DL". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
  18. ↑ Adams, Steve (May 24, 2016). "Marlins Claim Asher Wojciechowski, Designate Tim Berry". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
  19. ↑ "Baseball Video Highlights & Clips – Draft Report: Asher Wojciechowski, College Pitcher – Video". MLB.com. March 4, 2010. Retrieved August 29, 2012.
  20. ↑ Davis, Charles (July 11, 2012). "Asher Wojciechowski Could Be Movin' On Up For Toronto Blue Jays". RantSports.com. Retrieved August 29, 2012.
  21. ↑ Drellich, Evan (February 15, 2014). "Astros' Wojciechowski well-traveled, not short on perspective". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved October 10, 2014.

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