Keith Hessler Explained

Keith Hessler
Position:Pitcher
Birth Date:15 March 1989
Birth Place:Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S.
Bats:Left
Throws:Left
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:August 8
Debutyear:2015
Debutteam:Arizona Diamondbacks
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:September 30
Finalyear:2016
Finalteam:San Diego Padres
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:1–1
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:5.56
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:23
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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

Arizona Diamondbacks

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

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

On August 11, 2017, Hessler signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[3] In 13 games for the Patriots, Hessler recorded a 4.05 ERA with 13 strikeouts across innings.

Colorado Rockies

On January 9, 2018, Hessler signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies.[4] He made 42 appearances out of the bullpen for the Triple–A Albuquerque Isotopes, compiling a 5.47 ERA with 57 strikeouts across innings pitched. Hessler elected free agency following the season on November 2.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Diamondbacks trade Oliver Perez to Astros for prospect Junior Garcia. FOX Sports. 8 August 2015. August 13, 2015.
  2. Web site: Keith Hessler on mlb.com. .
  3. Web site: Somerset Patriots Sign Major League Southpaw Keith Hessler. 11 August 2017 .
  4. Web site: Colorado Rockies sign reliever with Major League experience. Henry, Kevin. January 10, 2018.
  5. Web site: Minor League Free Agents 2018. Baseball America. Matt. Eddy. November 6, 2018. November 12, 2018.