Matt Wheatland

Matthew J. Wheatland

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 5", Weight 235 lb.
• High School Rancho Bernardo High School

• Born October 18, 1981 in Winfield, IL USA

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Biographical Information

Pitcher Matt Wheatland was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the first round of the 2000 amateur draft. He never reached the majors and spent 2005 with the San Diego Surf Dawgs of the Golden Baseball League. In the 1999 World Junior Championship, he helped the US win Gold, hitting .400 as a part-time first baseman. He took their only loss on the mound, though, going 0-1 with a save and a 15.43 ERA.