finishing the season with a 2.27 ERA and a WHIP of 1.05. It was also in 2014 that Wilhelmsen reached a wider audience in baseball after his formidable dancing ability was captured on video. During the 2015 season, Wilhelmsen had a brief stint on the disabled list after a bullpen accident; Wilhelmsen was swinging his arms when teammate Danny Farquhar ran into Wilhelmsen's right arm, resulting in a hyperextended elbow. Texas Rangers On November 16, 2015, the Mariners traded Wilhelmsen, James Jones, and a player to be named later (Patrick Kivlehan) to the Texas Rangers for Leonys Martín and Anthony Bass. On January 13, 2016, the Rangers and Wilhelmsen agreed to a one-year, $3.1 million contract to avoid arbitration. Wilhelmsen had a rough start with the Rangers with an ERA of 10.55. With this, the Rangers optioned Wilhelmsen to Triple A, but he refused, making him a free agent. Second stint with Seattle On June 22, 2016, Wilhelmsen signed a one-year contract with the Seattle Mariners. He was designated for assignment by the Mariners on November 18, and released on November 22. Arizona Diamondbacks Wilhelmsen signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks with an invitation to spring training in February 2017. He made the Diamondbacks' Opening Day roster. He was released on June 16, 2017 after struggling with his command, allowing 12 walks in 26 innings and posting a 4.44 ERA for the Diamondbacks. Milwaukee Brewers On June 20, 2017, Wilhelmsen signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. He was released on August 9, 2017. San Diego Padres On February 6, 2018, Wilhelmsen signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres. He was released on March 19. St. Paul Saints On May 2, 2018, Wilhelmsen signed with the St. Paul Saints of the independent American Association. Toros de Tijuana On July 3, 2018, Wilhelmsen signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League. He was released on August 14, 2018. Wilhelmsen announced his retirement on December 10, 2018. Pitch mechanics Wilhelmsen mainly throws two pitches — a four-seam fastball, which is usually 95-98 mph, and a 12-6 curveball, which will be in the upper 70s with a big, 12-6 break. He has experimented with a slider and circle changeup, but he uses these pitches sparingly. However, the changeup was seen more frequently during Spring Training in 2013. References External links 1983 births Living