Aired Wednesday, 10 February 2016, 3:00 PM ET
Brian Wilson is not your ordinary relief pitcher. His tattooed, mohawk-rocking, original exterior is just as unique as his pitching ability. His fastball can reach up to 100mph and his slider is as wicked as his bad-boy persona. In 2008, Brian starred in a reality show titled, Life of Brian, which centers around his life outside of baseball.
Everything about Brian Wilson is extreme. His workout regimen, his personality, and...
Aired Wednesday, 10 February 2016, 3:00 PM ET
Brian Wilson is not your ordinary relief pitcher. His tattooed, mohawk-rocking, original exterior is just as unique as his pitching ability. His fastball can reach up to 100mph and his slider is as wicked as his bad-boy persona. In 2008, Brian starred in a reality show titled, Life of Brian, which centers around his life outside of baseball.
Everything about Brian Wilson is extreme. His workout regimen, his personality, and his performance on the field are unlike any other pitcher in the league. He is known amongst his peers to have one of the deadliest combinations in baseball – a triple-digit fastball and a “hit it if you can” mentality.
Brian made his Major League debut on April 23, 2006 against the Colorado Rockies. Brian did not disappoint from that point forward becoming one of the Giants top relief pitchers. Towards the end of the 2007 season, Brian took over as the Giants. While most would shy away from such a nerve-wracking opportunity, Brian lives for the rush of blowing guys away with his fastball.
2008 was a breakout year for Brian. He established himself as one of the top closers in the Major Leagues and was the Giants go-to-guy late in the game. In 2009, Brian was once again one of baseball’s top closers, finishing 3rd in the National League. Brian’s continued his success into the 2010 season and has established him as one of Major League Baseball’s elite closers in the game today. His performance bolstered the San Francisco Giants to their first World Series title since 1954.
After a series of injuries Brian became a free agent in 2012 and in 2013 signed a contract with the LA Dodgers for $20 million but became a free agent again when they fell short of the world series. Most recently, Brian has developed a keen sense for real estate even appearing on Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing. Today, he continues to work out and remains a top free agent with an eye towards returning to Major League Baseball in 2016.
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