Johnny Hellweg

Johnny Hellweg
Hellweg with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in 2018
Pitcher
Born: (1988-10-29) October 29, 1988 (age 35)
Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.
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 record1–4
Earned run average6.75
Strikeouts9
NPB statistics
Win–loss record1–0
Earned run average0.77
Strikeouts12
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).

Career

Los Angeles Angels

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.

Milwaukee Brewers

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.

San Diego Padres

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]

New Jersey Jackals

On July 8, 2016 Hellweg signed a contract with the New Jersey Jackals of the Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball.

Cincinnati Reds

On November 16, 2016, Hellweg signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds.[6]

Second stint with New Jersey Jackals

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.

Pittsburgh Pirates

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.

Hiroshima Toyo Carp

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]

St. Louis Cardinals

On January 30, 2020, Hellweg signed a minor league deal with the St. Louis Cardinals. On May 27, he was released.

Long Island Ducks

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.

References

  1. ^ Rosiak, Todd (March 29, 2013). "Season preview – Brewers believe Jean Segura will have long stay at short". Jsonline.com. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
  2. ^ Hoffman, Mark (July 27, 2012). "Brewers trade Zach Greinke for 3 Angels Prospects". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved July 30, 2012.
  3. ^ Brewers place Figaro on DL, recall prospect Hellweg
  4. ^ "葫芦岛敢媒工艺品有限责任公司".
  5. ^ Todd, Jeff (July 4, 2016). "Minor MLB Transactions: 7/4/16". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 4, 2016.
  6. ^ Eddy, Matt (November 21, 2016). "Minor League Transactions: Nov 12–18". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
  7. ^ "ジョニー・ヘルウェグ選手、選手契約合意！". 広島東洋カープ公式サイト (in Japanese). June 26, 2017. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
  8. ^ "2019年度 自由契約選手". NPB.jp 日本野球機構 (in Japanese). Retrieved December 22, 2019.

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