Alex Wimmers

Alex Michael Wimmers... attended Ohio State University and Archbishop Moeller High School in Cincinnati, OH... 2009 All-American and Big Ten co-Pitcher of the Year with Buckeyes, going 9-2 with 136 strikeouts as sophomore... in that season, tossed first 9.0-inning no-hitter in program history on May 2 vs. Michigan, striking out 14... named Big Ten Pitcher of the Year again in 2010, becoming first player in conference history to win the award in consecutive seasons... named 2010 National Pitcher of the Year by College Baseball Foundation... threw a perfect game at Archbishop Moeller, the first person in school history to do so.

2017

Spent majority of season in bullpen with Triple-A Rochester in Minnesota's system; also appeared in six games out of bullpen for the Twins... Had two stints with Twins: June 1-12 and June 17 (26th man for doubleheader)...Allowed a run in four of 14 outings for Rochester before having contract selected by Twins, posting 3.94 ERA (16.0 ip/7 er)... Gave up three solo home runs in 1.0 inning in season debut on April 9 at Syracuse; allowed just two over final 33 outings for Red Wings (46.1 ip). ..Had season-best streak of six straight outings (11.1 ip) without allowing a run from August 6-22; earned a relief win in five of those appearances, and a save in the other (Aug. 13)...Did not convert first save opportunity of season (April 19) before going 7-for-7 over rest of season...Held opponents to .200 (33x165) batting average overall; left-handers hit .197 (13x66) and right-handers hit .202 (20x99).