Jonathan Heasley
Jonathan Heasley | |
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Kansas City Royals – No. 49 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Plano, Texas, U.S. | January 27, 1997|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 17, 2021, for the Kansas City Royals | |
MLB statistics (through 2023 season) | |
Win–loss record | 5–11 |
Earned run average | 5.45 |
Strikeouts | 85 |
Stats at Baseball Reference | |
Teams | |
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Jonathan Paul Heasley (born January 27, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2021.
Career
Heasley attended Prestonwood Christian Academy in Plano, Texas and Oklahoma State University–Stillwater. He played college baseball for the Oklahoma State Cowboys. The Kansas City Royals selected Heasley in the 13th round of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.[1][2]
Heasley made his professional debut with the Idaho Falls Chukars. He pitched 2019 with the Lexington Legends and did not play a minor league game in 2020 because the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He started 2021 with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.[3][4]
On September 17, Heasley's contract was selected to the active roster to make his major league debut that night.[5]
References
- ^ Sports, News Press. "OSU pitcher Heasley going pro, makes 5 Cowboys leaving". Stillwater News Press. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
- ^ "OSU right-hander Jonathan Heasley signs with Royals". Oklahoman.com. June 8, 2018. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
- ^ "Notes: Prospect gets his degree; injury news". MLB.com. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
- ^ "Drillers Fall to Heasley and Naturals". MiLB.com. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
- ^ Rieper, Max (September 17, 2021). "Royals call up Jon Heasley; Brady Singer to the IL". Royals Review. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Oklahoma State Cowboys bio
- 1997 births
- Living people
- Baseball players from Plano, Texas
- Idaho Falls Chukars players
- Kansas City Royals players
- Lexington Legends players
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Newport Gulls players
- Northwest Arkansas Naturals players
- Oklahoma State Cowboys baseball players
- Omaha Storm Chasers players
- American baseball pitcher stubs