Nick Wittgren played on the Parkland baseball team for one year, posting a 10-0 record with one save and 54 strikeouts in 60 2/3 innings pitched. Wittgren helped Parkland finish fifth at the 2010 NJCAA Division II World Series. After Parkland, Wittgren transferred to Purdue University, where he accumulated many accolades. As a sophomore and junior, he was nominated on the NCBWA Stopper of the Year Midseason Watch List. He also earned All-Big Ten honors both years. At Purdue, he holds the following records: All-Time Saves Leader (22 saves), 3rd All-Time ERA (2.54), 5th All-Time Strikeouts Per 9 (9.196), 2nd All-Time Strikeouts to Walk (4.273), 4th All-Time Walks + Hits Per Inning Pitched (1.13).
Following his career at Purdue, Wittgren was drafted in the 9th round to the Miami Marlins. Wittgren found success in the Minor Leagues and Major Leagues throughout his career.
Minor League Career: Wittgren was named the 2012 New York Penn League Mid-Season All-Star, 2013 Florida State League Midseason All-Star and Post Season All-Star, and the 2015 Pacific Coast League All-Star. He was the 2013 MiLB.com Staff Choice for Best Relief Pitcher, 2013 MiLB.com Organizational All-Star, and made the 2013 AFL All-Prospect Team.
Major League Career: From 2016 to 2023, Wittgren played for the Miami Marlins, Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Cardinals, and Kansas City Royals. He appeared in 314 games, with a career 4.04 ERA, 329.1 IP, 300 Strikeouts, 53 Holds, and 6 saves.
Wittgren resides with his wife, Ashley, and two sons, 5 year old Jackson and 3 year old Camden.
