Description
Thomas Mark Wilhelmsen is an American Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Seattle Mariners.
Prior to playing professionally, Wilhelmsen graduated from Tucson High School, whence he was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the seventh round of the 2002 MLB Draft. Later that summer, upon signing with the Brewers on August 19, he received a US $250,000 bonus. He began his professional career the next season.
Wilhelmsen played for the AZL Brewers and Beloit Snappers in 2003, going a combined 5-6 with a 2.84 ERA in 17 starts. Following that season, he twice tested positive for marijuana and was suspended for the 2004 campaign. He decided to quit professional baseball during extended spring training after his suspension ended in 2005.
During his five-year hiatus from 2005 to 2009, he worked as a bartender at The Hut, a tiki bar in his hometown. This occupation would later be the inspiration for his nickname.
Prior to the 2010 season, Wilhelmsen attempted a comeback and signed a minor league contract with the Mariners. He played for the AZL Mariners, Everett AquaSox and Clinton LumberKings that season, going a combined 7-1 with a 2.19 ERA in 15 games. [More at Wikipedia]
Born
December 16th, 1983 in Tucson (Age 40)
Teams
Last Changes
2023/11/07
A Scanned Autograph has been removed
2019/01/18
Address Removed: Available to members only
2018/06/07
New Response (Success): Sent one baseball card and two index cards, signed..