Christopher John "C. J." Wilson (born November 18, 1980, in Newport Beach, California) is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Texas Rangers.
After attending Fountain Valley High School (graduating 1998), Wilson played at Santa Ana Junior College where in 2000 he was awarded MVP of the Orange Empire Conference, and the California Junior College Co-Player of the year award. Wilson played outfield, first base, started, and relieved at Loy...
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Christopher John "C. J." Wilson (born November 18, 1980, in Newport Beach, California) is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Texas Rangers.
After attending Fountain Valley High School (graduating 1998), Wilson played at Santa Ana Junior College where in 2000 he was awarded MVP of the Orange Empire Conference, and the California Junior College Co-Player of the year award. Wilson played outfield, first base, started, and relieved at Loyola Marymount University during the 2001 season.
Wilson was drafted by the Rangers in the fifth round (141 overall) of the 2001 Major League Baseball Draft.
After starting the 2001 season in Pulaski of the Appalachian League he was promoted to Single-A with the Savannah Sand Gnats. He moved through High-A Charlotte (Florida State League) and into Double-A Tulsa (Texas League) by late 2002.
For 2003, Wilson returned to Double-A in Frisco of the Texas League, earning Pitcher of the Week honors in May. His up and down season was cut short due to...
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