Ty Wigginton
Contract: Signed through 2008
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 224 lbs
- Born: Oct 11, 1977
- Debut: May 16, 2002
SEASON
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Newsbreakers
September 30, 2009
Ty Wigginton hit a pinch-hit two-run home run in the eighth inning on Wednesday night, but couldn't bring the Orioles all the way back, as they lost 5-3 in Tampa Bay.
Our View:
It was just Wigginton's 11th home run of the season, a disappointment after he hit 23 last year for Houston.
June 29, 2009
Ty Wigginton went 2-for-4 in tonight's 4-0 loss to the Red Sox at Camden Yards. Both of his knocks were singles.
Our View:
The Orioles only had six hits in the game, all singles. Wigginton is riding a seven-game hitting streak, and is batting .404 (17-for-42) in June.
June 29, 2009
The Reds have interest in Ty Wigginton, according to FoxSports.com.
Our View:
The Reds covet a right handed bat, and Wigginton has hit 28 home runs in his last 164 games. But the Reds apparently want an outfielder more than an infielder, and Wigginton plays primarily in the dirt. He has played 47 career games in the outfield, though, so he wouldn't be a total unknown there, just unideal.
June 14, 2009
Ty Wigginton homered twice in Baltimore's 11-2 win over the Braves on Sunday. He finished the game 3-for-4 with four runs scored, three RBI, and a walk.
Our View:
Wigginton played both third base and second base in the game. His multi-position eligibility is likely all that keeps him on the radar in fantasy leagues. He only starts a couple of games per week and he's hitting only .235 on the season.
May 23, 2009
Ty Wigginton is slated to start at first base in tonight's game at Washington in place of the struggling Aubrey Huff, according to MASN Sports.
Our View:
Wigginton is familiar with the NL as he previously served with the Astros, and is worth consideration if you have him on your fantasy roster. He collected two hits in two of his last three games as well.
May 20, 2009
Ty Wigginton went 2-for-4 on Wednesday with a home run, a run scored, and two RBI in the Orioles' 11-4 loss to the Yankees.
Our View:
Wigginton has not been producing for the Orioles this season, and his fantasy value is limited right now with his .220 batting average. Stay away from him in mixed leagues for sure, and he is a sub-par play in AL-only leagues as well.
April 15, 2009
Ty Wigginton will be starting at third base while Melvin Mora in on the disabled list, according to the Baltimore Sun.
Our View:
Regular playing time and at-bats should make Wigginton fantasy relevant for now, but don't expect it to last for long. He will be back to a utility role when Mora returns.
April 14, 2009
According to the Baltimore Sun, Ty Wigginton will get the start at third base tonight against the Texas Rangers.
Our View:
Wigginton is filling in for the injured Melvin Mora who is suffering from a progressing hamstring injury. Wigginton is hitting .294 with two RBI in 17 at-bats this season.
March 22, 2009
Ty Wigginton started at third base and played all nine innings in Baltimore's 5-4 loss to St. Louis on Sunday. He went 3-for-4 with a double, three RBI, and a run scored.
Our View:
Melvin Mora figures to start most of the games at third base for the Orioles, but Wigginton will find at-bats somewhere this season. The team plans on using him to backup their corner infield and corner outfield spots. Regardless, without an injury to one of the players in front of him, he does not figure to hold much fantasy value.
March 11, 2009
Ty Wigginton had a nice day at the plate Wednesday going 3-for-3 with an RBI in the Orioles loss to the Twins.
Our View:
This performance gives Wigginton a .286 average with 5 RBI in spring training. Not bad, but he has little value outside of AL-only leagues as he is essentially a utility man.
March 9, 2009
Ty Wigginton went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a run scored in Monday's 9-8 loss to the Mets. His hit was a two-run homer, his first of spring training.
Our View:
Wigginton should provide fantasy owners in AL-only leagues with a decent source for power in 2009 while serving as a utility man with the Orioles.
March 4, 2009
Ty Wigginton had a nice day Wednesday in an exhibition win over the Dominican Republic. He went 2-for-2 with a homerun, double and three RBI.
Our View:
A quality showing from Wigginton, but he still has minimal value outside of AL-only leagues.
February 25, 2009
Ty Wigginton went 1-for-3 with an RBI single in Wednesday's 9-3 loss to the Mets. He left three men on base.
Our View:
He started at third base in place of Melvin Mora and batted seventh in the lineup. He is expected to work mainly at first base and as a DH this season, and should see enough at-bats to make him useful in AL-only leagues.
February 10, 2009
The Orioles have finalized Ty Wigginton's two-year deal that is believed to be worth $6 million, according to the Associated Press. The club designated infielder Scott Moore for assignment to make room for Wigginton on the 40-man roster.
Our View:
He can play several positions, but the Orioles expect to employ him mainly at first base and as a DH. Wigginton, who crushed 23 homers with Houston last season, should rack up enough at-bats to be useful in AL-only leagues.
February 10, 2009
Ty Wigginton's deal with the Orioles is expected to be finalized either today or tomorrow, according to the Baltimore Sun.
Our View:
The club called him in for further examination, but apparently they found no problem that would hinder his performance for 2009. Wigginton should see time at first base, in the outfield and at DH, and should rack up enough at-bats to be useful in AL-only leagues.
February 9, 2009
The Orioles are going to further examine newly acquired infielder Ty Wigginton this week, according to the Baltimore Sun.
Our View:
That could mean the club found something on his physical last Thursday. We are not speculating that there may be a problem, but his contract was supposed to be finalized Friday, and it wasn't. Stay tuned for further updates.
February 3, 2009
The Baltimore Sun reports that Ty Wigginton's new two-year deal with the Orioles is worth $6 million and pending a physical.
Our View:
The Orioles initially structured Wigginton's deal for one year, but after learning that other teams were interested in his services, they upped the ante to two years Monday night.
February 3, 2009
Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports.com reports that the Baltimore Orioles have signed infielder Ty Wigginton to a two-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Our View:
Wigginton figures to see time at first base, as well as the outfield, when he's not filling in for the departed Kevin Millar as the Orioles' designated hitter.
January 30, 2009
The Reds have had contact with Ty Wigginton and his agent but are primarily only looking for bench help, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. "I talked to his agent," Reds GM Walt Jocketty said. "They're getting close to desperate stage. But we're really only looking at bench help. I think that's the only type of guys we'll bring in -- if we do that."
Our View:
It sounds like the Reds will not make any major moves for the rest of the offseason, based on Jocketty's comments. Wigginton is capable of starting and with the Reds already having a starting third baseman in Edwin Encarnacion, he doesn't make much sense for them.
January 24, 2009
The Phillies are interested in free agent third baseman Ty Wigginton, according to the Philadelphia Daily News.
Our View:
The defending World Champs have been looking for an offensive upgrade at third base all offseason over Pedro Feliz. Wigginton cranked 23 home runs last season in just 386 at-bats, so he could provide even more power to an infield that already includes Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, and Jimmy Rollins.
January 13, 2009
The Baltimore Sun reports that the Orioles are interested in acquiring infielder Ty Wigginton to play first base, but the team does not want to give him more than a one-year deal.
Our View:
Wigginton is hesitant to accept anything but a short-term deal, though the lack of discussion about him with other teams may change things. He hit 23 home runs in the band box that is Minute Maid Park, but he's had much less success at Camden Yards in his career, hitting just .234 with a .280 OBP in 50 plate appearances there.
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