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.
Keith Hessler | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: (1989-03-15) March 15, 1989 (age 33) Silver Spring, Maryland | |
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 (through 2016 season) | |
Win–loss record | 1–1 |
Earned run average | 5.56 |
Strikeouts | 23 |
Teams | |
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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]
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]
On August 11, 2017, Hessler signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[3]
On January 9, 2018, Hessler signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies.[4] He elected free agency on November 3, 2018.[5]
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