In 2011, Tyler Wilson had a decision to make.
The Orioles' right-hander was, at the time, an elite pitcher at the University of Virginia. During his 91-game Cavaliers career, Wilson was 27-7 with a 2.85 ERA, striking out 267 batters in 249.1 innings. He was a key contributor to Virginia's run to the College World Series in 2011, going 10-0 with a 2.24 ERA. That came after Wilson turned down the Cincinnati Reds -- who selected him in the 2010 amateur draft -- to return for his senior year of college.
As effective as Wilson was on the field, though, he was just as devoted in the classroom. Wilson was an honor roll student and member of the dean's list who graduated with a degree in biology in 2011. His passion for medicine, in particular, led him to seriously consider enrolling in medical school.
