Jonathan Heasley
{{short description|American baseball player (born 1997)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=September 2021}}
{{Infobox baseball biography
|name = Jonathan Heasley
|image = Jon_Heasley_(52003791420).jpg
|caption = Heasley with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2022
|team = Free agent
|number =
|position = Pitcher
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1997|1|27}}
|birth_place = Plano, Texas, U.S.
|bats = Right
|throws = Right
|debutleague = MLB
|debutdate = September 17
|debutyear = 2021
|debutteam = Kansas City Royals
|statleague = MLB
|statyear = 2024 season
|stat1label = Win–loss record
|stat1value = 5–12
|stat2label = Earned run average
|stat2value = 5.89
|stat3label = Strikeouts
|stat3value = 89
|teams =
- Kansas City Royals ({{mlby|2021}}–{{mlby|2023}})
- Baltimore Orioles ({{mlby|2024}})
}}
Jonathan Paul Heasley (born January 27, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals and Baltimore Orioles.
Career
=Amateur career=
Heasley attended Prestonwood Christian Academy in Plano, Texas, and Oklahoma State University–Stillwater. He played college baseball for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.{{Cite web|last=Sports|first=News Press|title=OSU pitcher Heasley going pro, makes 5 Cowboys leaving|url=https://www.stwnewspress.com/sports/osu-pitcher-heasley-going-pro-makes-5-cowboys-leaving/article_3e403836-6dca-11e8-be25-db439bcd2716.html|access-date=September 17, 2021|website=Stillwater News Press}}
=Kansas City Royals=
The Kansas City Royals selected Heasley in the 13th round, with the 392nd overall selection, of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.{{Cite web|date=June 8, 2018|title=OSU right-hander Jonathan Heasley signs with Royals|url=https://oklahoman.com/article/5597641/osu-right-hander-jonathan-heasley-signs-with-royals/|access-date=September 17, 2021|website=Oklahoman.com}} Heasley made his professional debut with the rookie–level Idaho Falls Chukars, posting a 5.15 ERA in 12 games. He spent the 2019 season with the Single–A Lexington Legends, making 25 appearances (20 starts) and logging an 8–5 record and 3.12 ERA with 120 strikeouts across {{fraction|112|2|3}} innings pitched.{{Cite web|title=Jonathan Heasley - Stats - Pitching|url=https://www.fangraphs.com/players/jon-heasley/22224/stats?position=P|access-date=December 18, 2023|website=fangraphs.com|language=en}}
Heasley did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web|title=2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-minor-league-baseball-season-canceled|access-date=December 18, 2023|website=mlb.com|language=en}} He returned to action in 2021 with the Double–A Northwest Arkansas Naturals.{{Cite web|title=Notes: Prospect gets his degree; injury news|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/jon-heasley-graduates-works-his-way-to-royals|access-date=September 17, 2021|website=MLB.com}} In 22 contests (21 starts), Heasley recorded a 3.33 ERA with 120 strikeouts in {{fraction|105|1|3}} innings of work.{{Cite web|title=Drillers Fall to Heasley and Naturals|url=https://www.milb.com/news/drillers-fall-to-heasley-and-naturals|access-date=September 17, 2021|website=MiLB.com|language=en}}
On September 17, 2021, Heasley was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.{{Cite web|last=Rieper|first=Max|date=September 17, 2021|title=Royals call up Jon Heasley; Brady Singer to the IL|url=https://www.royalsreview.com/2021/9/17/22679723/royals-call-up-jon-heasley-brady-singer-to-the-il|access-date=September 17, 2021|website=Royals Review|language=en}} He made 3 starts in his debut campaign, posting a 4.91 ERA with 6 punch outs in {{fraction|14|2|3}} innings. Heasley worked out of the Royals' rotation in 2022, making 21 starts and registering a 4–10 record and 5.28 ERA with 70 strikeouts across 104.0 innings of work.{{Cite web|title=Jonathan Heasley - Baseball Stats|url=https://www.thebaseballcube.com/content/player/208099/|access-date=December 18, 2023|website=thebaseballcube.com|language=en}}
In 2023, the Royals shifted Heasley to a bullpen role. In 12 games for the team, he struggled to a 7.20 ERA with 9 strikeouts across 15.0 innings of work.{{Cite web|title=Royals News: KC Trades Jonathan Heasley for Exciting Orioles' Pitcher|url=https://kckingdom.com/posts/royals-news-kc-trades-jonathan-heasley-exciting-orioles-pitcher-01hhzk7dzbhc|access-date=December 18, 2023|website=kckingdom.com|language=en}}
=Baltimore Orioles=
On December 18, 2023, the Royals traded Heasley to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for Cesar Espinal.{{Cite web|title=Orioles' Jonathan Heasley: Traded to Baltimore|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/orioles-jonathan-heasley-traded-to-baltimore/amp/|access-date=December 18, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} He was optioned to the Triple–A Norfolk Tides to begin the 2024 season.{{Cite web|title=Cowser told he's made Orioles; Heasley optioned; Positive signs for Nevin, Webb|url=https://www.baltimorebaseball.com/2024/03/24/cowser-told-hes-made-orioles-heasley-optioned-positive-signs-nevin-webb/|access-date=March 24, 2024|website=baltimorebaseball.com|language=en}} In 4 appearances for Baltimore, Heasley struggled to a 16.88 ERA with 4 strikeouts across {{fraction|5|1|3}} innings pitched. He was designated for assignment by the Orioles on July 24, 2024.{{Cite web|title=Orioles Designate Jonathan Heasley For Assignment|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/07/orioles-designate-jonathan-heasley-for-assignment.html|access-date=July 24, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} Heasley was released by the organization the next day.{{Cite web|title=Orioles Release Jonathan Heasley|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/07/orioles-designate-jonathan-heasley-for-assignment.html|access-date=July 25, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors|language=en}}
=Chicago White Sox=
On January 14, 2025, Heasley signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox.{{Cite web|title=White Sox Sign Jonathan Heasley To Minor League Deal|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/01/white-sox-sign-jonathan-heasley-to-minor-league-deal.html|access-date=January 14, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} He was released by the White Sox organization on March 31.https://www.milb.com/transactions/2025-03-31
References
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External links
{{Baseballstats|mlb=669169|espn=4179560|br=h/heasljo01|fangraphs=22224|brm=heasle000jon|retro=H/Pheasj001}}
- [https://okstate.com/sports/baseball/roster/jonathan-heasley/5424 Oklahoma State Cowboys bio]
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Category:Baseball players from Plano, Texas
Category:Idaho Falls Chukars players
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Category:Major League Baseball pitchers
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Category:Norfolk Tides players
Category:Northwest Arkansas Naturals players