Jon Heasley

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Jonathan Heasley
Kansas City Royals – No. 85
Pitcher
Born: (1997-01-27) January 27, 1997 (age 25)
Charlotte, North Carolina
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 17, 2021, for the Kansas City Royals
MLB statistics
(through 2021 season)
Win–loss record1–1
Earned run average4.91
Strikeouts6
Teams

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[]

  1. ^ Sports, News Press. "OSU pitcher Heasley going pro, makes 5 Cowboys leaving". Stillwater News Press. Retrieved September 17, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "OSU right-hander Jonathan Heasley signs with Royals". Oklahoman.com. June 8, 2018. Retrieved September 17, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "Notes: Prospect gets his degree; injury news". MLB.com. Retrieved September 17, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ "Drillers Fall to Heasley and Naturals". MiLB.com. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
  5. ^ Rieper, Max (September 17, 2021). "Royals call up Jon Heasley; Brady Singer to the IL". Royals Review. Retrieved September 17, 2021.

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