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).
| Johnny Hellweg | |
|---|---|
_62.jpg) Hellweg with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in 2018 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: October 29, 1988 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 record | 1–4 |
| Earned run average | 6.75 |
| Strikeouts | 9 |
| NPB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 1–0 |
| Earned run average | 0.77 |
| Strikeouts | 12 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Career
editLos Angeles Angels
editHellweg 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
editThe 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 affiliate, the 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 the Double–A Biloxi Shuckers and High–A Brevard County Manatees. Through his 16 minor league starts, he was 1–10 with 52 walks in 61 innings. On November 2, 2015, Hellweg was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A Colorado Springs Sky Sox.[5]
San Diego Padres
editOn November 26, 2015, Hellweg signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres.[6] In 10 games (6 starts) split between the Double–A San Antonio Missions and Triple–A El Paso Chihuahuas, he struggled to a 10.95 ERA with 17 strikeouts across 24+2⁄3 innings pitched. Hellweg was released by the Padres organization on July 4, 2016.[7]
New Jersey Jackals
editOn July 8, 2016, Hellweg signed a contract with the New Jersey Jackals of the Can-Am League.
Cincinnati Reds
editOn November 16, 2016, Hellweg signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds.[8]
New Jersey Jackals (second stint)
editIn 2017, Hellweg pitched for the New Jersey Jackals of the Can-Am League. In 38 innings, Hellweg struck out 62 while only serving up 2 home runs.
Pittsburgh Pirates
editOn August 25, 2017, Hellweg signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.[9] He had four outings for the Double–A Altoona Curve down the stretch. In 2018, Hellweg made 24 appearances for the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians, compiling a 1.33 ERA with 25 strikeouts and 11 saves across 27 innings of work. On June 25, 2018, Hellweg was released so he could pursue an opportunity in Japan.[10]
Hiroshima Toyo Carp
editOn June 26, 2018, Hellweg signed with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).[11] He made 7 appearances for Hiroshima, compiling a 1.13 ERA with 10 strikeouts across 8 innings pitched.
Hellweg made five scoreless appearances for the Carp in 2019, striking out 2 in 3+2⁄3 innings of work. On December 2, 2019, he became a free agent.[12]
St. Louis Cardinals
editOn January 30, 2020, Hellweg signed a minor league deal with the St. Louis Cardinals. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[13] Hellweg was released by the Cardinals organization on May 27.[14]
Long Island Ducks
editOn 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
edit- ^ Rosiak, Todd (March 29, 2013). "Season preview – Brewers believe Jean Segura will have long stay at short". Jsonline.com. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
- ^ Hoffman, Mark (July 27, 2012). "Brewers trade Zach Greinke for 3 Angels Prospects". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved July 30, 2012.
- ^ Brewers place Figaro on DL, recall prospect Hellweg
- ^ "葫芦岛敢媒工艺品有限责任公司".
- ^ "Outrighted: Schafer, Hellweg, Jimenez, Moreno, Santos". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
- ^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 11/26/15". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
- ^ Todd, Jeff (July 4, 2016). "Minor MLB Transactions: 7/4/16". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 4, 2016.
- ^ Eddy, Matt (November 21, 2016). "Minor League Transactions: Nov 12–18". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
- ^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 8/25/17". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
- ^ "Pirates Release Johnny Hellweg To Pursue Opportunity In Japan". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "2019年度 自由契約選手". NPB.jp 日本野球機構 (in Japanese). Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "Chris Ellis, Oscar Hernandez Among Cardinals' Minor League Releases". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
External links
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- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)