Keith Hessler

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
Pitcher
Born: (1989-03-15) March 15, 1989
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 record1–1
Earned run average5.56
Strikeouts23
Teams

Career

Arizona Diamondbacks

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]

San Diego Padres

Hessler was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres on May 10, 2016. He was designated for assignment on April 1, 2017. He was released on August 11, 2017.

Somerset Patriots

On August 13, 2017, Hessler signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[2]

Colorado Rockies

On January 9, 2018, Hessler signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies.[3] He elected free agency on November 3, 2018.[4]

Coaching career

Hessler is currently a pitching coach for Everett Community College and a manager for the Cascade Collegiate League.

References
  1. "Diamondbacks trade Oliver Perez to Astros for prospect Junior Garcia". foxsports.com. FOX Sports. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
  2. http://alpb.bbstats.pointstreak.com/transactions.html?leagueid=174
  3. Henry, Kevin (January 10, 2018). "Colorado Rockies sign reliever with Major League experience".
  4. Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2018). "Minor League Free Agents 2018". Baseball America. Retrieved November 12, 2018.


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