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Full Name:
 

Matthew Richard Wieters​

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Nicknames:

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“Wiety"

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Born:  
   

May 21, 1986 

Charleston, South Carolina

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Family:  

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Father: Richard 
Mother: Pamela
Sister: Rebecca
Spouse: Maria (Hampton)

 

His father played in the Braves and White Sox organizations (1977-1982) 

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His sister played volleyball at the College of Charleston. 

 

School:  

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Stratford High School, Goose Creek, South Carolina
Mascot: Knights
Coach: John Chalus
Teammate: Justin Smoak

Georgia Tech 
Yellow Jackets baseball
Coach: Danny Hall
Major: Business Management

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Served as Tech's primary closer

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Baseball Related:

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2007 - Drafted by the Baltimore Orioles (5th overall).

2009 - May 29th - Major League debut with the Baltimore Orioles.

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2017 - Signed a 1-year contract with the Washington Nationals ($10.5 million). 

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2017 - Named to the Georgia Tech Hall of Fame.
 

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