Bryse Wilson Bio
Bryse Everett Wilson is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, Milwaukee Brewers, and Chicago White Sox. Wilson was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the fourth round of the 2016 MLB draft and made his major league debut in 2018 at the age of twenty.
Across his MLB career, Wilson has worked primarily as a starting pitcher while also taking on relief roles. He became a free agent in September 2025 after his contract with the Chicago White Sox ended.
Early Life and Background
Bryse Everett Wilson was born on December 20, 1997, in Hillsborough, North Carolina. He is the son of Chad Wilson, a truck driver, and Tracey Wilson, who works for Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. Wilson grew up alongside a younger brother, Payton Wilson, who has played in the NFL for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Wilson attended Orange High School in his hometown of Hillsborough, where he played both baseball and football. As a senior, he was named The News & Observer’s high school athlete of the year. That same season, Wilson posted a 10–2 record on the mound, recorded six shutouts, and threw three no-hitters, including a perfect game in the North Carolina 3A playoffs. Over his high school career, he won 33 games and lost only four.
Path to Baseball
Following his standout high school career, Wilson was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the fourth round of the 2016 Major League Baseball Draft, 109th overall. He was offered a $1.2 million signing bonus and began his professional path in the Braves organization.
Wilson made his professional debut with the rookie-level Gulf Coast League Braves in 2016, going 1–1 with a 0.68 ERA and 29 strikeouts in 26 2/3 innings. In 2017, he advanced to the Single-A Rome Braves and was selected to the South Atlantic League All-Star Game. He finished that season with a 10–7 record, a 2.50 ERA, and 139 strikeouts over 137 innings, establishing himself as one of the top young arms in the Braves system.
Bryse Wilson Career
Early Career (2018–2019)
Wilson began the 2018 season with the High-A Florida Fire Frogs and was promoted to the Double-A Mississippi Braves in May. He later joined the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers before the Braves promoted him to the major leagues on August 20, 2018. That same day, he made his MLB debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates, pitching five innings with five strikeouts and earning the win in a 1–0 victory, becoming the youngest pitcher to win his debut by that score.
In 2019, Wilson split time between Atlanta and the minors, making six appearances and four starts for the Braves with a 1–1 record and a 7.20 ERA. He continued to develop his craft as a starter and reliever within the organization.
Atlanta Braves Era (2018–2021)
Wilson’s first full taste of major league action came in 2020, when he appeared in six games, including two starts, and posted a 1–0 record and a 4.02 ERA with 15 strikeouts over 15 2/3 innings. On October 14, 2020, the Braves announced him as their Game 4 starter in the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The following day, Wilson delivered one run over six innings with five strikeouts, helping Atlanta win 10–2 and take a 3–1 series lead.
Wilson made eight starts for Atlanta to begin the 2021 season, compiling a 2–3 record and a 5.88 ERA with 23 strikeouts across 33 2/3 innings. On July 30, 2021, he was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates along with Ricky DeVito in exchange for Richard Rodríguez, ending his time in the Atlanta organization.
Pittsburgh Pirates Era (2021–2022)
After the midseason trade, Wilson made eight starts for Pittsburgh in 2021, going 1–4 with a 4.91 ERA and 23 strikeouts over 40 1/3 innings. The following season, he appeared in 25 games, including 20 starts, and recorded a 3–9 record and a 5.52 ERA with 79 strikeouts across 115 2/3 innings. Following the signing of Jarlín García on December 28, 2022, Wilson was designated for assignment and eventually became a free agent.
Milwaukee Brewers Era (2023–2024)
On January 4, 2023, Wilson was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for cash considerations. In 53 relief appearances that year, he posted a 6–0 record and a 2.58 ERA with 61 strikeouts over 76 2/3 innings, enjoying his most effective major league season. He returned to Milwaukee in 2024, appearing in 34 games with a 5–4 record and a 4.04 ERA while striking out 82 batters in 104 2/3 innings. On November 4, 2024, Wilson was removed from the 40-man roster and outrighted to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds, but he rejected the assignment and elected free agency.
Chicago White Sox Era (2025)
On December 18, 2024, Wilson signed a one-year, $1.05 million contract with the Chicago White Sox that included $250,000 in incentives. In 19 appearances for Chicago, he struggled to a 0–2 record and a 6.95 ERA with 27 strikeouts across 45 1/3 innings. He was designated for assignment on June 10, 2025, cleared waivers, and was outrighted to the Triple-A Charlotte Knights on June 14. The White Sox added him back to the active roster on August 31, and Wilson tossed two scoreless innings against the Minnesota Twins. On September 4, he was designated for assignment for a second time, cleared waivers, and was again sent to Triple-A Charlotte. Wilson elected free agency on September 30, 2025.
Notable Events and Milestones
One of the defining moments of Wilson’s career came on October 15, 2020, when he delivered six innings of one-run ball in his first postseason start against the Los Angeles Dodgers. His performance helped the Braves move within one win of the World Series. He also became the youngest pitcher to win his MLB debut by a 1–0 score in 2018, a notable record early in his career.
Bryse Wilson Family
Family Background
Wilson was raised in Hillsborough, North Carolina, by his parents, Chad and Tracey Wilson. His father works as a truck driver, and his mother is employed by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. His younger brother, Payton Wilson, plays in the NFL for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Personal Life
Wilson grew up in the same North Carolina community he still considers home and built much of his early athletic career around Orange High School, where he played both baseball and football.
2025 Season Performance
Wilson’s 2025 season was spent with the Chicago White Sox under a one-year, $1.05 million contract. He appeared in 19 games out of the bullpen, finishing with an 0–2 record and a 6.95 ERA alongside 27 strikeouts in 45 1/3 innings. His workload was interrupted by two stints on the roster shuttle between Chicago and the Triple-A Charlotte Knights.
After being designated for assignment in June and again in September, Wilson cleared waivers both times and returned to the minors. He was briefly recalled at the end of August and pitched two scoreless innings against the Minnesota Twins before being removed from the 40-man roster a final time.
Wilson elected free agency on September 30, 2025, ending his time with the White Sox and entering the offseason as an unrestricted free agent. With one more season of arbitration eligibility still possible, his future MLB plans will depend on upcoming free-agent interest.