Jack Winkler

Jack Winkler
Free agent
Second baseman
Born: (1998-11-04) November 4, 1998
Littleton, Colorado, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 31, 2025, for the Miami Marlins
MLB statistics
(through 2025 season)
Batting average.250
Home runs0
Runs batted in0
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams

Jack Tanner Winkler (born November 4, 1998) is an American professional baseball second baseman who is a free agent. He played college baseball for the San Francisco Dons. Winkler was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the 10th round of the 2021 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut with the Miami Marlins in 2025, playing with the team through the 2025 season.

Early life

Winkler was born on November 4, 1998, in Littleton, Colorado.[1] He attended Chatfield Senior High School and graduated as salutatorian in 2017.[2]

College career

Winkler played college baseball for the San Francisco Dons from 2018 to 2021. Throughout his college career, he played as an infielder.[2][3] In 2019, Winkler played collegiate summer baseball with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[4]

Professional career

Draft and minor leagues

Winkler was selected 308th overall by the Oakland Athletics in the 10th round of the 2021 MLB draft.[1][5] He split his first professional season between the Rookie-level ACL Athletics and Single-A Stockton Ports, hitting .191 in 24 total games.[6]

Winkler spent the 2022 season with the High-A Lansing Lugnuts, batting .267/.355/.379 with four home runs, 25 RBIs, and four stolen bases across 60 appearances.[6]

Winkler split the 2023 season between the Lugnuts and the Double-A Midland RockHounds. In 117 appearances for the two affiliates, he slashed a combined .245/.331/.359 with seven home runs, 58 RBIs, and 22 stolen bases.[6]

Winkler returned to the RockHounds for the 2024 season, making 127 appearances and hitting .223/.310/.345 with eight home runs, 57 RBIs, and 28 stolen bases.[6]

On December 11, 2024, the Miami Marlins selected Winkler in the minor league phase of the 2024 Rule 5 draft.[7][8] He began the 2025 season with the Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.[6]

Miami Marlins (2025)

On May 30, 2025, Winkler was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[9] He made 11 appearances for Miami, going 2-for-12 (.167) with one stolen base. On August 4, Winkler was designated for assignment by the Marlins.[10] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Jacksonville on August 6.[11] On September 5, the Marlins selected Winkler's contract, adding him back to their active roster.[12] He went 2-for-4 (.500) in three games for the Marlins to conclude the year. On November 6, Winkler was removed from the 40-man roster and elected free agency.[13]

References

  1. ^ a b "Jack Winkler Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Jack Winkler - 2021 Baseball Roster". University of San Francisco Athletics. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
  3. ^ "Former All-WCC Infielder Jack Winkler Called Up to Miami Marlins". University of San Francisco Athletics. May 31, 2025. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
  4. ^ "Jack Winkler - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
  5. ^ "BASE | Jack Winkler Drafted By Oakland Athletics". University of San Francisco Athletics. July 12, 2021. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
  6. ^ a b c d e "Jack Winkler Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". MiLB.com. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
  7. ^ Mayo, Jonathan (December 11, 2024). "Every pick of this year's Rule 5 Draft, plus 1st-round analysis". MLB.com. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
  8. ^ Burke, Jason (December 13, 2024). "Miami Marlins Add Former A's Prospect". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
  9. ^ "Marlins To Designate Matt Mervis, Ronny Simón For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
  10. ^ "Marlins Designate Jack Winkler For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
  11. ^ "Marlins Outright Jack Winkler". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
  12. ^ "Marlins Announce Several Roster Moves". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
  13. ^ "Marlins Claim Zach Brzykcy". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
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