Keith Hessler
Born: 3/15/1989 in Washington, DC, USA
MLB Debut: 2015-08-08 | Final Game: 2016-09-30
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 244 lbs
Full name: Keith Alexander Hessler
Biography
Keith Hessler was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2015 to 2016. Born in 1989, Hessler made his Major League Baseball debut during a period marked by an evolution in pitching strategies and an emphasis on power pitching. Over the course of his career, he played for a brief span, finishing with a record of 1-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.56. His time in the major leagues was characterized by a determination to compete at the highest level, contributing to his team's efforts with a total of 23 strikeouts.
Although Hessler did not record any saves during his career, his role as a pitcher was pivotal in the context of a rapidly changing game. The mid-2010s saw a growing trend towards specialization in relief pitching, and Hessler's experience reflected the challenges and opportunities faced by pitchers during this era. Despite a short career, his journey through professional baseball remains a testament to the dedication and talent required to succeed at the major league level.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.0 | 40 | 21 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 5.56 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | AZ | NL | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 16 | 11 | 4 | 12 | 8.03 | - |
| 2016 | AZ | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9.00 | - |
| 2016 | SDP | NL | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.7 | 19 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 3.38 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 2.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | AZ | NL | 18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | AZ | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | SDP | NL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 35 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ARI | P | 18 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | ARI | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | SDN | P | 15 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 35 |