Keith Hessler
| Keith Hessler | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: March 15, 1989 Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 8, 2015, for the Arizona Diamondbacks | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 30, 2016, for the San Diego Padres | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 1–1 |
| Earned run average | 5.56 |
| Strikeouts | 23 |
| Teams | |
Keith Alexander Hessler (born March 15, 1989) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres.
Career[edit]
Arizona Diamondbacks[edit]
Hessler played college baseball at Coastal Carolina University. He was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 28th round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft. Hessler was called up to the majors for the first time on August 8, 2015.[1]
San Diego Padres[edit]
Hessler was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres on May 10, 2016. After 15 games of relief in 2016, he was designated for assignment on April 1, 2017, and released on August 3, 2017.[2]
Somerset Patriots[edit]
On August 11, 2017, Hessler signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[3]
Colorado Rockies[edit]
On January 9, 2018, Hessler signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies.[4] He elected free agency on November 3, 2018.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Diamondbacks trade Oliver Perez to Astros for prospect Junior Garcia". FOX Sports. 8 August 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
- ^ "Keith Hessler on mlb.com". MLB.com.
- ^ "Somerset Patriots Sign Major League Southpaw Keith Hessler". 11 August 2017.
- ^ Henry, Kevin (January 10, 2018). "Colorado Rockies sign reliever with Major League experience".
- ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2018). "Minor League Free Agents 2018". Baseball America. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
External links[edit]
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Coastal Carolina Chanticleers bio Archived 2015-09-05 at the Wayback Machine
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- 1989 births
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- San Diego Padres players
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- Mobile BayBears players
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- Albuquerque Isotopes players
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