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Logan VanWey
Houston Astros – No. 64
Pitcher
Born: (1999-02-14) February 14, 1999 (age 27)
Joplin, Missouri, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 11, 2025, for the Houston Astros
MLB statistics
(through June 23, 2026)
Win–loss record1–0
Earned run average3.78
Strikeouts12
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Logan Christopher VanWey (born February 14, 1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Career

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Amateur

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VanWey attended Webb City High School in Webb City, Missouri,[1] and Missouri Southern State University, where he played college baseball for the Missouri Southern Lions.[2]

Glacier Range Riders

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During the beginning of the 2022 season, VanWey played for the Glacier Range Riders of the independent Pioneer League.[3] In nine starts for the team, VanWey posted a 2-2 record and 6.64 ERA with 46 strikeouts across 39+1⁄3 innings pitched.

Houston Astros

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On July 28, 2022, VanWey signed with the Houston Astros as an undrafted free agent.[4] He made his affiliated debut with the rookie-level Florida Complex League Astros, recording four scoreless appearances with one win and 16 strikeouts over eight innings.[5]

VanWey split the 2023 season between the High-A Asheville Tourists, Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks, and Triple-A Sugar Land Space Cowboys, accumulating a 2-1 record and 3.72 ERA with 63 strikeouts and three saves across 40 appearances.[6] He returned to Sugar Land for the 2024 season. In 60 appearances out of the bullpen, VanWey compiled a 9-1 record and 3.22 ERA with 98 strikeouts and four saves across 72+2⁄3 innings pitched.[7]

On April 7, 2025, VanWey was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[8] He made his MLB debut on April 11 against the Los Angeles Angels.[9] In nine appearances for Houston during his rookie campaign, VanWey recorded a 5.06 ERA with seven strikeouts across 10+2⁄3 innings pitched. On December 5, VanWey was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Triple-A Sugar Land.[10]

VanWey was assigned to Triple-A Sugar Land to begin the 2026 season, compiling a 1-1 record and 5.74 ERA with 19 strikeouts over 15 games. On May 8, 2026, the Astros selected VanWey's contract, adding him to their active roster.[11]

References

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  1. ^ "Logan VanWey Lives Out His Baseball Dream Everyday With the MLB in His Sights". July 27, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  2. ^ "Houston Astros: Logan VanWey emerges as candidate for bullpen". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  3. ^ "Logan VanWey becomes first Range Rider to pitch in an MLB game". Daily Inter Lake. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  4. ^ Vann, Leah. "How Astros' latest Triple-A standout is defying the odds". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  5. ^ "Logan VanWey - Baseball Statistics". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved October 31, 2025.
  6. ^ "Logan VanWey - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved October 31, 2025.
  7. ^ "Logan VanWey Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved October 31, 2025.
  8. ^ Deeds, Nick (April 7, 2025). "Astros Select Logan VanWey". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
  9. ^ https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/article/logan-vanwey-debut-20272875.php
  10. ^ McDonald, Darragh (December 5, 2025). "Astros Outright Taylor Trammell, Logan VanWey". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
  11. ^ "Astros Select Logan VanWey". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
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