Johnny Hellweg | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S. | October 29, 1988|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
Professional debut | |
MLB: June 28, 2013, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |
NPB: 2018, for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp | |
Last appearance | |
MLB: September 26, 2013, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |
NPB: 2019, for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 1–4 |
Earned run average | 6.75 |
Strikeouts | 9 |
NPB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 1–0 |
Earned run average | 0.77 |
Strikeouts | 12 |
Teams | |
John David Hellweg (born October 29,1988) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers and for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Hellweg attended St. Dominic High School in O'Fallon,Missouri,and Florida State College at Jacksonville. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim selected Hellweg in the 16th round of the 2008 MLB Draft.
The Angels traded Hellweg,Jean Segura,and Ariel Peña to the Milwaukee Brewers for Zack Greinke on July 27,2012. [1] [2]
The Brewers promoted Hellweg to the majors for the first time on June 26,2013. [3] Hellweg made his Major League debut on June 28,2013 against the Pittsburgh Pirates. During his debut,he pitched only 12⁄3 innings surrendering 7 runs (all in the 2nd inning). He finished the season with a 1–4 record and an unprecedented 9/26 SO/BB ratio.
Hellweg began the 2014 season as the opening day starter for the Brewers Triple A team Nashville Sounds. [4] After 4 starts though, Hellweg would miss the remainder of the season due to injury. Hellweg would return from injury in 2015 to pitch in 16 starts between AA and A (advanced). Through his 16 minor league starts, Hellweg was 1–10 with 52 walks in 61 innings.
Hellweg was released by the San Diego Padres on July 4, 2016 after posting an ERA of over 10 in 10 minor league games, including 6 starts. [5]
On July 8, 2016 Hellweg signed a contract with the New Jersey Jackals of the Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball.
On November 16, 2016, Hellweg signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds. [6]
In 2017, Hellweg pitched for the New Jersey Jackals of the Canadian-American "Can-Am" League. In 38 innings, Hellweg struck out 62 while only serving up 2 home runs.
On August 25, 2017, Hellweg signed a minor league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
On June 25, 2018 Hellweg was released so he could pursue an opportunity in Japan.
On June 26, 2018, Hellweg signed with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). [7]
On December 2, 2019, he become free agent. [8]
On January 30, 2020, Hellweg signed a minor league deal with the St. Louis Cardinals. On May 27, he was released.
On February 22, 2021, Hellweg signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the season.
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