Jeremy Hellickson
Born: 4/8/1987 in Des Moines, IA, USA
MLB Debut: 2010-08-02 | Final Game: 2019-05-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Jeremy Robert Hellickson
Biography
Jeremy Hellickson, born in 1987, was a talented pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 until his retirement in 2019. Throughout his career, Hellickson established himself as a reliable starter, finishing with a record of 76-75 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.13. He recorded a total of 929 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and effectively navigate opposing lineups. Hellickson's playing style was characterized by his command and ability to pitch deep into games, which made him a valuable asset to his teams over the years.
Hellickson gained significant recognition early in his career, earning the title of Rookie of the Year, which highlighted his immediate impact in the league. His contributions on the mound were instrumental during his tenure with the Tampa Bay Rays, where he became known for his poise and competitive spirit. As part of a generation of pitchers navigating a rapidly evolving game, Hellickson's career spanned a transformative period in baseball, marked by an emphasis on analytics and pitcher health. Although he finished without any saves, his role as a starter solidified his reputation as a dependable pitcher in the majors, and he left a lasting impression on the teams he represented.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 75 | 232 | 224 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1269.3 | 1206 | 583 | 184 | 385 | 929 | 4.13 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | TBR | AL | 4 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.3 | 32 | 14 | 8 | 33 | 3.47 | - |
| 2011 | TBR | AL | 13 | 10 | 29 | 29 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 189.0 | 146 | 62 | 72 | 117 | 2.95 | - |
| 2012 | TBR | AL | 10 | 11 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 177.0 | 163 | 61 | 59 | 124 | 3.10 | - |
| 2013 | TBR | AL | 12 | 10 | 32 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 174.0 | 185 | 100 | 50 | 135 | 5.17 | - |
| 2014 | TBR | AL | 1 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63.7 | 71 | 32 | 21 | 54 | 4.52 | - |
| 2015 | AZ | NL | 9 | 12 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 146.0 | 151 | 75 | 43 | 121 | 4.62 | - |
| 2016 | PHI | NL | 12 | 10 | 32 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 189.0 | 173 | 78 | 45 | 154 | 3.71 | 1043.8 |
| 2017 | BAL | AL | 2 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51.7 | 49 | 40 | 17 | 31 | 6.97 | -2576.6 |
| 2017 | PHI | NL | 6 | 5 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 112.3 | 111 | 59 | 30 | 65 | 4.73 | -3303.6 |
| 2018 | WAS | NL | 5 | 3 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 91.3 | 78 | 35 | 20 | 65 | 3.45 | -171.7 |
| 2019 | WAS | NL | 2 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.0 | 47 | 27 | 20 | 30 | 6.23 | -1755.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 234 | 175 | 10 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 67 | 0.143 | 0.201 | 0.171 | 0.372 | -404.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | TBR | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | TBR | AL | 29 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | TBR | AL | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | TBR | AL | 32 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | TBR | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | AZ | NL | 29 | 41 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0.220 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | PHI | NL | 32 | 54 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 0.167 | -404.6 |
| 2017 | BAL | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | PHI | NL | 20 | 33 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | WAS | NL | 19 | 32 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.062 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | WAS | NL | 9 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ALDS1 | TBA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2011 | ALDS2 | TBA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5.40 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ALDS1 | TBA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 2011 | ALDS2 | TBA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6.75 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 232 | 224 | 83 | 151 | 6 | 13 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | TBA | P | 10 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | TBA | P | 29 | 29 | 15 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | TBA | P | 31 | 31 | 17 | 21 | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 | TBA | P | 32 | 31 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | TBA | P | 13 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 | ARI | P | 27 | 27 | 11 | 19 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | PHI | P | 32 | 32 | 8 | 28 | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 | BAL | P | 10 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | PHI | P | 20 | 20 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | WAS | P | 19 | 19 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 | WAS | P | 9 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 232 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Gold Glove | P |
| 2011 | Pitcher of the Month | May |
| 2011 | Rookie of the Month | May |
| 2011 | Rookie of the Year |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | PHI | NL | $7,000,000 |
| 2015 | ARI | NL | $4,275,000 |
| 2013 | TBA | AL | $503,000 |
| 2012 | TBA | AL | $489,500 |
| 2011 | TBA | AL | $418,400 |
| Total Career Earnings | $12,685,900 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 1st | 102.0 | 140 | 17 |