David Hess (baseball)

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103+1⁄3 innings.

In his first start of the 2019 season in a 6–5 win over the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on April 1, Hess had a no-hit bid through 6 1/3 innings before being removed by manager Brandon Hyde in favor of Pedro Araújo. [10] With his record at 1–10 by the end of the campaign, he and Gabriel Ynoa became the first pair of teammates with double-digit losses and no more than one win since Jack Nabors and Tom Sheehan of the 1916 Philadelphia Athletics. [11]

Hess only appeared in 3 games for the Orioles in 2020, and gave up 5 runs over 7 innings pitched. [12] On October 29, 2020, Hess was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A Norfolk Tides. He elected free agency on November 2. [13]

Tampa Bay Rays

On December 3, 2020, Hess signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays organization. [14] Hess posted a 2.81 ERA through 13 appearances with the Triple-A Durham Bulls. [15]

Miami Marlins

On July 3, 2021, the Rays traded Hess to the Miami Marlins in exchange for Justin Sterner and cash considerations. The Marlins selected Hess' contract to the active roster following his acquisition. [16] On August 14, 2021, Hess was designated for assignment by the Marlins. [17] On August 18, Hess rejected his outright assignment and elected free agency. [18]

Tampa Bay Rays (second stint)

On August 19, 2021, Hess signed a minor league deal to return to the Tampa Bay Rays and was assigned to Triple-A Durham. [19] On August 21, the Rays selected Hess' contract. [20] The following day, Hess was designated for assignment without appearing in a game. [21] On August 24, Hess cleared waivers and was assigned outright back to Triple-A Durham. [22] Hess's contract was selected on September 6. [23] Hess made 1 appearance for the Rays, recording a 27.00 ERA with 2 strikeouts before he was designated for assignment on September 8. On October 14, Hess elected free agency, [24] before re-signing with the Rays on a minor league deal on November 11. [25] He was released on July 11, 2022.

Personal life

Hess is a Christian. [26] Hess and his wife, Devin, married in 2016. [27] On October 13, 2021, Hess announced via Twitter that he will undergo chemotherapy after doctors discovered a cancerous germ cell tumor in his chest. [28] On January 28, 2022, Hess was 'cured' and cleared for baseball activities. [29] However, on May 27, 2023, Hess announced that his cancer had returned and that he would begin chemotherapy again. [30]

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  1. ↑ "Tullahoma High School retires number, jersey of former Golden Eagle hurler David Hess". January 24, 2019.
  2. ↑ "Orioles continue pitcher run with fifth-rounder Hess". Major League Baseball. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
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David Hess
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Hess with the Baltimore Orioles
Pitcher
Born: (1993-07-10) July 10, 1993 (age 31)
Pembroke Pines, Florida, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 12, 2018, for the Baltimore Orioles
Last MLB appearance
September 7, 2021, for the Tampa Bay Rays