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Christopher John "C. J." Wilson (born November 18, 1980, in Newport Beach, California) is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Texas Rangers.
After attending Fountain Valley High School (graduating 1998), Wilson played at Santa Ana Junior College where in 2000 he was awarded MVP of the Orange Empire Conference, and the California Junior College Co-Player of the year award. Wilson played outfield, first base, started, and relieved at Loyola Marymount University during the 2001 season.
Wilson was drafted by the Rangers in the fifth round (141st overall) of the 2001 Major League Baseball Draft.