A native of Centereach,New York,Heffernan began playing catcher at 8 years old.[1] He played college baseball for Clemson from 1985 to 1988. He ranks highly in many program statistics,finishing his career third in hits (335),fifth in doubles (63),tied for seventh in triples (14),and sixth with 507 total bases. Heffernan excelled his senior campaign,hitting .337 with 93 runs scored,18 doubles,21 stolen bases and 62 walks to just 27 strikeouts,earning him a first team All-American selection from the American Baseball Coaches Association.[2][3]
Heffernan made his MLB debut on May 13,1992,starting at catcher,and hit a double,his only MLB hit. He was sent down later in May but returned to the majors to play one final game on June 4.[9][6]
Heffernan also competed in football and wrestling in high school.[15]
References
↑ Blackman, Sam; Bradley, Bob; Kriese, Chuck; Vandervort, Will (August 15, 2017). Clemson: Where the Tigers Play. Simon and Schuster. ISBN978-1-68358-040-9. I don't know how I got put behind the plate," Heffernan said. "But, I've been there since I was eight years old. There's always something going on if you're the catcher. That's what makes it so much fun. I loved it.
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