Aaron Michael Heilman (born November 12, 1978) is an American former professional baseballpitcher. Heilman was drafted by the New York Mets out of Notre Dame in 2001. He came up through the Mets system as a starting pitcher, but was converted to a relief pitcher in 2005.
Heilman was born in Logansport, Indiana and attended Logansport High School,[1] where he was a letterman in baseball. As a senior, he was a team M.V.P. and an All-State selection. Heilman graduated from Logansport High School in 1997.[1]
College career
After a successful college career at the University of Notre Dame, he was selected by the New York Mets in the first round of the 2001 amateur draft with the 18th overall pick. Heilman was a management information systems and philosophy major in the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame.
Heilman made his major league debut at Shea Stadium on June 26, 2003 in a 6-1 loss to the Florida Marlins. He posted an earned run average of 5.93 as a starter for 2003, 2004 and the beginning of 2005. Heilman's finest game came as a starter on April 15, 2005, when he made a start in place of the injured Kris Benson and pitched a one-hit complete gameshutout. However, he was converted to a relief pitcher for the rest of 2005 and excelled with an ERA of only 2.18. In the second half of the 2005 season, he held a 0.68 ERA, leading the league.
In Game 7 of the 2006 National League Championship Series, Heilman surrendered a tie-breaking, two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning to Yadier Molina of the St. Louis Cardinals, putting St. Louis ahead 3-1. St. Louis would hold on to the lead to win the National League pennant, while Heilman suffered the loss for the Mets.
On November 19, 2009 Heilman was acquired by the Diamondbacks, in return for Scott Maine and Ryne White. He elected free agency on November 7, 2010.
He re-signed with them on January 18, 2011. He was expected to compete for a spot in the starting rotation.[4] He was released on July 19, 2011.[5]
Philadelphia Phillies
The Phillies signed a minor league contract with Heilman on July 22, 2011. He was assigned to the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs.[6] He was released on August 20, 2011.[7]
Pittsburgh Pirates
Heilman signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 21, 2011, and was assigned to the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians.[8] He elected free agency on November 2, 2011.
Seattle Mariners
Heilman signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners on January 10, 2012, with an invite to Spring Training.[9] He was released on April 1.
Texas Rangers
Heilman signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers on April 4, 2012 and was assigned to the Triple-A Round Rock Express. He elected free agency on November 2, 2012.
References
^ ab"Player File". MLB.com. from the original on 25 January 2009. Retrieved 2009-01-28.
^Press Release (2009-12-11). . MLB.com. Archived from the original on 2009-05-11. Retrieved 2009-01-28.
^"Cubs acquire Heilman from Mariners". MLB.com. 2009-01-28. from the original on 3 February 2009. Retrieved 2009-01-28.
^Gilbert, Steve (2011-01-18). . MLB.com. Archived from the original on 2012-04-06. Retrieved 2011-01-19.
^Gleeman, Aaron (19 July 2011). "Diamondbacks cut ties with veteran reliever Aaron Heilman". NBC Sports. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
^Todd Zolecki blog for mlb.com Retrieved 2011-07-21
Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
January 13, 2023
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Aaron Michael Heilman born November 12 1978 is an American former professional baseball pitcher Heilman was drafted by the New York Mets out of Notre Dame in 2001 He came up through the Mets system as a starting pitcher but was converted to a relief pitcher in 2005 Aaron HeilmanHeilman with the Arizona DiamondbacksPitcherBorn 1978 11 12 November 12 1978 age 44 Logansport IndianaBatted RightThrew RightMLB debutJune 26 2003 for the New York MetsLast MLB appearanceJuly 15 2011 for the Arizona DiamondbacksMLB statisticsWin loss record35 46Earned run average4 40Strikeouts548TeamsNew York Mets 2003 2008 Chicago Cubs 2009 Arizona Diamondbacks 2010 2011 Contents 1 High school years 2 College career 3 Major League Baseball career 3 1 New York Mets 3 2 Seattle Mariners 3 3 Chicago Cubs 3 4 Arizona Diamondbacks 3 5 Philadelphia Phillies 3 6 Pittsburgh Pirates 3 7 Seattle Mariners 3 8 Texas Rangers 4 References 5 External linksHigh school years EditHeilman was born in Logansport Indiana and attended Logansport High School 1 where he was a letterman in baseball As a senior he was a team M V P and an All State selection Heilman graduated from Logansport High School in 1997 1 College career EditAfter a successful college career at the University of Notre Dame he was selected by the New York Mets in the first round of the 2001 amateur draft with the 18th overall pick Heilman was a management information systems and philosophy major in the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame He was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 55th round of the 1997 Major League Baseball Draft and by the Minnesota Twins in the first round 31st overall of the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft but did not sign either for either team Major League Baseball career Edit Heilman while with the Mets New York Mets Edit Heilman was selected by the Mets in the first round 18th overall of the 2001 Major League Baseball Draft He signed and made his professional debut that year with the Class A Advanced St Lucie Mets He pitched for the Double A Binghamton Mets and Triple A Norfolk Tides in 2002 and began the 2003 season with the Tides Heilman made his major league debut at Shea Stadium on June 26 2003 in a 6 1 loss to the Florida Marlins He posted an earned run average of 5 93 as a starter for 2003 2004 and the beginning of 2005 Heilman s finest game came as a starter on April 15 2005 when he made a start in place of the injured Kris Benson and pitched a one hit complete game shutout However he was converted to a relief pitcher for the rest of 2005 and excelled with an ERA of only 2 18 In the second half of the 2005 season he held a 0 68 ERA leading the league In Game 7 of the 2006 National League Championship Series Heilman surrendered a tie breaking two run home run in the top of the ninth inning to Yadier Molina of the St Louis Cardinals putting St Louis ahead 3 1 St Louis would hold on to the lead to win the National League pennant while Heilman suffered the loss for the Mets Seattle Mariners Edit After a dismal 2008 season Heilman was traded to the Seattle Mariners in a three team trade for J J Putz 2 Chicago Cubs Edit On January 28 2009 the Mariners traded him to the Chicago Cubs for Ronny Cedeno and Garrett Olson 3 Arizona Diamondbacks Edit On November 19 2009 Heilman was acquired by the Diamondbacks in return for Scott Maine and Ryne White He elected free agency on November 7 2010 He re signed with them on January 18 2011 He was expected to compete for a spot in the starting rotation 4 He was released on July 19 2011 5 Philadelphia Phillies Edit The Phillies signed a minor league contract with Heilman on July 22 2011 He was assigned to the Triple A Lehigh Valley IronPigs 6 He was released on August 20 2011 7 Pittsburgh Pirates Edit Heilman signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 21 2011 and was assigned to the Triple A Indianapolis Indians 8 He elected free agency on November 2 2011 Seattle Mariners Edit Heilman signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners on January 10 2012 with an invite to Spring Training 9 He was released on April 1 Texas Rangers Edit Heilman signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers on April 4 2012 and was assigned to the Triple A Round Rock Express He elected free agency on November 2 2012 References Edit a b Player File MLB com Archived from the original on 25 January 2009 Retrieved 2009 01 28 Press Release 2009 12 11 Mariners announce three team 12 player trade with Mets and Indians MLB com Archived from the original on 2009 05 11 Retrieved 2009 01 28 Cubs acquire Heilman from Mariners MLB com 2009 01 28 Archived from the original on 3 February 2009 Retrieved 2009 01 28 Gilbert Steve 2011 01 18 Heilman returns to D Backs with eye on rotation MLB com Archived from the original on 2012 04 06 Retrieved 2011 01 19 Gleeman Aaron 19 July 2011 Diamondbacks cut ties with veteran reliever Aaron Heilman NBC Sports Retrieved 19 July 2011 Todd Zolecki blog for mlb com Retrieved 2011 07 21 Adams Steve Phillies Release Cust Heilman MLBTradeRumors com Retrieved 20 August 2011 Adams Steve Pirates Sign Aaron Heilman MLBTradeRumors com Retrieved 21 August 2011 Johns Greg January 10 2012 Right handed reliever Aaron Heilman back with Mariners on Minor League deal Mariners com External links Edit Biography portal Baseball portalCareer statistics and player information from MLB or ESPN or Baseball Reference or Fangraphs or Baseball Reference Minors or Retrosheet Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Aaron Heilman amp oldid 1122154679, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
