Johnny Hellweg

John Hellweg

Hellweg pitching for the Nashville Sounds, triple-A affiliates of the Brewers, in 2014
San Diego Padres
Pitcher
Born: (1988-10-29) October 29, 1988
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 28, 2013, for the Milwaukee Brewers
MLB statistics
(through 2015 season)
Win–loss record 1–4
Earned run average 6.75
Strikeouts 9
Teams

John David Hellweg (born October 29, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the San Diego Padres organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers.

Career

Hellweg 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. The 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 123 innings surrendering 7 runs (all in the 2nd inning). Hellweg began the 2014 season as the opening day starter for the Brewers Triple A team Nashville Sounds.[4]

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