Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Patrick Wisdom

Discover the career path of Patrick Wisdom, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Patrick Wisdom is an American professional baseball player currently with the Seattle Mariners. Primarily a third baseman and first baseman, he previously played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers, and Chicago Cubs in MLB, and the Kia Tigers in the KBO League. Wisdom played college baseball for Saint Mary's Gaels before being drafted by the Cardinals in the first round of the 2012 MLB draft, making his MLB debut in 2018.

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2012: Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals

In 2012, Patrick Wisdom was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round of the MLB draft.

2012: Signed with Batavia Muckdogs

In 2012, after being drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals, Patrick Wisdom signed with the Batavia Muckdogs, where he played and batted .282.

2013: Played for Peoria Chiefs and Palm Beach Cardinals

In 2013, Patrick Wisdom played for the Peoria Chiefs and Palm Beach Cardinals, achieving a combined batting average of .235.

2014: Played for Springfield Cardinals

In 2014, Patrick Wisdom played for the Springfield Cardinals, where he had a batting average of .215, 14 home runs, 53 RBIs, and 149 strikeouts in 128 games, while playing third base where he made 26 errors and had a .928 fielding percentage.

2015: Returned to Springfield Cardinals

In 2015, Patrick Wisdom returned to the Springfield Cardinals, batting .237 with 14 home runs and 61 RBIs.

2015: Broke Kris Bryant's Cubs Rookie Home Run Record

On September 19, Patrick Wisdom hit his 27th home run in 2021, breaking the record for most home runs by a Cubs rookie, previously set by Kris Bryant in 2015.

2016: Played for the Memphis Redbirds

In 2016, Patrick Wisdom played for the Memphis Redbirds and batted .233.

2017: Returned to Memphis Redbirds

In 2017, Patrick Wisdom returned to the Memphis Redbirds, posting a .243 batting average with 31 home runs.

August 11, 2018: Promoted to Major Leagues

On August 11, 2018, Patrick Wisdom was promoted to the major leagues.

December 11, 2018: Traded to the Texas Rangers

On December 11, 2018, Patrick Wisdom was traded to the Texas Rangers in exchange for Drew Robinson.

2018: MLB Debut

In 2018, Patrick Wisdom made his Major League Baseball debut.

April 7, 2019: Recalled to Major League Roster

On April 7, 2019, Patrick Wisdom was recalled to the major league roster when Ronald Guzmán was placed on the injured list.

November 27, 2019: Signed with Seattle Mariners

On November 27, 2019, Patrick Wisdom signed a one-year major league contract with the Seattle Mariners.

August 10, 2020: Designated for Assignment by Seattle

On August 10, 2020, Patrick Wisdom was designated for assignment without appearing in a game for Seattle.

August 23, 2020: Signed with Chicago Cubs

On August 23, 2020, Patrick Wisdom signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs organization.

2021: Demonstrated Early Dominance

In 2021, Patrick Wisdom demonstrated early dominance with a 1.633 OPS in May and a .950 OPS in June, maintaining a high OPS through July and August, but experienced a higher strikeout rate from August to September.

2021: Selected to active roster and appeared as a pinch hitter

In 2021, Patrick Wisdom started the season with the Iowa Cubs and was selected to the active roster on May 25th, appearing as a pinch hitter that day. He later started in right field and hit a homer and a double, making his first RBI as a Cub.

2022: Started on Opening Day

In 2022, Patrick Wisdom started on Opening Day as a third baseman and batted eighth in the lineup.

2023: 2023 Season Performance

In 2023, Patrick Wisdom had a strikeout rate of 36.8% and batted .205 with 23 home runs and 46 RBIs.

December 26, 2024: Signed with the Kia Tigers

On December 26, 2024, Patrick Wisdom signed a one-year deal with the Kia Tigers of the KBO League for $1 million.

2024: Designated for Assignment by the Cubs

In 2024, after 75 games with Chicago, Patrick Wisdom was designated for assignment by the Cubs on November 20, following the acquisition of Eli Morgan and was non-tendered on November 22, making him a free agent.