Major League Baseball

Team:       Texas Rangers
Position:   Relief Pitcher

Recent Plays

Founder, C.J. Wilson Children's Charity

Speaker, D.A.R.E.

Host, Annual "Strike Out" Bowling Event

Playing For:

C.J. Wilson Children's Charity   Children's Medical Center

How He's in the Game

After a team visit to Cook Children’s Hospital, he was inspired to create CJ Wilson’s Children’s Charity, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children’s hospitals nationwide. He has managed to channel his personal passion for gaming into fundraising efforts to purchase $100,000 worth of Guitar Hero game stations for children to enjoy during their stay in the hospital. His Charity has hosted 11 events so far and continues to expand its calendar.

Moreover, CJ regularly makes time to speak to youth as a part of the DARE Program. He remains passionate about finding fun, upbeat ways to give back and hopes to inspire the youth to follow his example.

About CJ Wilson

CJ Wilson grew up in Newport Beach, California. Wilson is now in the bullpen for the Texas Rangers. He was a standout at Santa Ana Junior College , winning California Junior College Co-Player of the year award. In 2001, CJ was drafted by the Texas Rangers. In 2007, the Texas Rangers named CJ “the closer” and since he has established his dominance as one of the best closers in the league.