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{{short description|American baseball player & coach}}
{{Short description|American baseball player & coach}}
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{{Infobox baseball biography
| name = Jeremy Hefner
| name = Jeremy Hefner
| team = New York Mets
| team = New York Mets
| image = Jeremy Hefner on July 25, 2012.jpg
| image = Jeremy Hefner, March 26, 2023 (cropped).jpg
| image_size = 240px
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| caption = Hefner with the New York Mets
| caption = Hefner with the Mets in 2023
| number = 45
| number = 55
| position = [[Pitcher]] / [[Coach (baseball)|Coach]]
| position = [[Pitcher]] / [[Coach (baseball)|Coach]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|3|11}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|3|11}}
| birth_place = [[Perkins, Oklahoma]]
| birth_place = [[Perkins, Oklahoma]], U.S.
| bats = Right
| bats = Right
| throws = Right
| throws = Right
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'''As Player'''
* [[New York Mets]] ({{mlby|2012}}–{{mlby|2013}})
* [[New York Mets]] ({{mlby|2012}}–{{mlby|2013}})
'''As Coach'''
'''As Coach'''
* [[Minnesota Twins]] ({{mlby|2019}}–present)
* [[Minnesota Twins]] ({{mlby|2019}})
* [[New York Mets]] ({{mlby|2020}}–present)
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'''Jeremy Scott Hefner''' (born March 11, 1986) is an American former professional [[baseball]] [[pitcher]] and pitching coach for the [[New York Mets]] of [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB). He played in MLB for the New York Mets, and has previously coached for the [[Minnesota Twins]].

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'''Jeremy Scott Hefner''' (born March 11, 1986) is an American former professional [[baseball]] [[pitcher]] and current [[Coach (baseball)|coach]]. He was the assistant pitching coach for the [[Minnesota Twins]] of [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) and is currently the pitching coach for the [[New York Mets]]. Hefner was previously a player in MLB, also with the Mets.


==Amateur career==
==Amateur career==
Hefner attended [[List of high schools in Oklahoma#Payne County|Perkins-Tryon High School]]. He was a first-team all-state selection as a senior. He also [[varsity letter|lettered]] in football.
Hefner attended [[List of high schools in Oklahoma#Payne County|Perkins-Tryon High School]]. He was a first-team all-state selection as a senior. He also [[varsity letter|lettered]] in football.


Hefner attended [[Seminole State College (Oklahoma)|Seminole State College]] for two years before transferring to [[Oral Roberts University]]. In his freshman year, he was 5–4 with a 4.03 ERA and 47 strikeouts in 46 innings. In his sophomore year, he was 4–1 with a 4.25 ERA and 49 Ks in 36 innings pitched.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.orugoldeneagles.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=17000&ATCLID=1103849|title=Jeremy Hefner - #17 - ORUGoldenEagles.com - Official Athletic Website of Oral Roberts University|date=February 13, 2007|publisher=Oral Roberts University Athletics|accessdate=July 25, 2012}}</ref>
Hefner attended [[Seminole State College (Oklahoma)|Seminole State College]] for two years before transferring to [[Oral Roberts University]]. In his freshman year, he was 5–4 with a 4.03 ERA and 47 strikeouts in 46 innings. In his sophomore year, he was 4–1 with a 4.25 ERA and 49 Ks in 36 innings pitched.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.orugoldeneagles.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=17000&ATCLID=1103849|title=Jeremy Hefner - #17 - ORUGoldenEagles.com - Official Athletic Website of Oral Roberts University|date=February 13, 2007|publisher=Oral Roberts University Athletics|access-date=July 25, 2012}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
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Hefner signed with the [[San Diego Padres]] after the team selected him in the fifth round of the [[2007 Major League Baseball draft]].
Hefner signed with the [[San Diego Padres]] after the team selected him in the fifth round of the [[2007 Major League Baseball draft]].


Pitching for the [[Eugene Emeralds]] in 2007, Hefner went 2–5 with a 3.90 ERA in 17 games (11 starts), striking out 74 batters in 62 1/3 innings. In 2008, he pitched for the [[Fort Wayne Wizards]] and [[Lake Elsinore Storm]], going a combined 10–5 with a 3.34 ERA in 30 games (25 starts), striking out 150 batters in 145 1/3 innings. He pitched for the Storm and the [[Portland Beavers]] in 2009, going 14–9 with a 4.10 ERA in 28 starts. With the Beavers again in 2010, he went 11–8 with a 2.95 ERA in 28 starts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=hefner001jer|title=Jeremy Hefner Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History - Baseball-Reference.com|website=Baseball-Reference.com|accessdate=November 17, 2018}}</ref>
Pitching for the [[Eugene Emeralds]] in 2007, Hefner went 2–5 with a 3.90 ERA in 17 games (11 starts), striking out 74 batters in 62 1/3 innings. In 2008, he pitched for the [[Fort Wayne Wizards]] and [[Lake Elsinore Storm]], going a combined 10–5 with a 3.34 ERA in 30 games (25 starts), striking out 150 batters in 145 1/3 innings. He pitched for the Storm and the [[Portland Beavers]] in 2009, going 14–9 with a 4.10 ERA in 28 starts. With the Beavers again in 2010, he went 11–8 with a 2.95 ERA in 28 starts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=hefner001jer|title=Jeremy Hefner Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History - Baseball-Reference.com|website=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=November 17, 2018}}</ref>


===Pittsburgh Pirates===
===Pittsburgh Pirates===
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===New York Mets===
===New York Mets===
[[File:Jeremy Hefner on July 25, 2012.jpg|thumb|right|Hefner with the Mets in 2012]]
On April 23, 2012, Hefner was called up to the Mets roster to fill in for [[Ronny Cedeño]], who was placed on the disabled list with a strained left intercostal muscle. He pitched three scoreless innings, allowing three hits and one walk. He was sent down to Buffalo after the game, which the Mets lost to the [[San Francisco Giants]], 6–1. Hefner recorded his first career loss against the [[Toronto Blue Jays]] on May 19, 2012, after pitching five innings of relief.<ref>{{cite web|title=Call doesn't go Mets' way in loss to Blue Jays|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_19_nynmlb_tormlb_1#gid=2012_05_19_nynmlb_tormlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=nym|publisher=mlb.com|accessdate=May 24, 2012}}</ref>
On April 23, 2012, Hefner was called up to the Mets roster to fill in for [[Ronny Cedeño]], who was placed on the disabled list with a strained left intercostal muscle. He pitched three scoreless innings, allowing three hits and one walk. He was sent down to Buffalo after the game, which the Mets lost to the [[San Francisco Giants]], 6–1. Hefner recorded his first career loss against the [[Toronto Blue Jays]] on May 19, 2012, after pitching five innings of relief.<ref>{{cite web|title=Call doesn't go Mets' way in loss to Blue Jays|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_19_nynmlb_tormlb_1#gid=2012_05_19_nynmlb_tormlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=nym|work=mlb.com|access-date=May 24, 2012}}</ref>


On May 24, Hefner made his first MLB start against the San Diego Padres. On May 30, Hefner recorded his first big-league win against the [[Philadelphia Phillies]], which also included his first hit, a home run.<ref>{{cite web|title=Top Hef: Mets' rookie Hefner does it all in win|url=http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_29_phimlb_nynmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=nym|publisher=Mets.com|accessdate=May 30, 2012}}</ref> He was the first pitcher to homer and get his first big-league win in the same game since [[Dennis Tankersley]] did it on May 26, 2002. He was also the first Mets pitcher to get his first win and homer on the same day.
On May 24, Hefner made his first MLB start against the San Diego Padres. On May 29, Hefner recorded his first big-league win against the [[Philadelphia Phillies]], which also included his first hit, a home run.<ref>{{cite web|title=Top Hef: Mets' rookie Hefner does it all in win|url=http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_29_phimlb_nynmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=nym|publisher=Mets.com|access-date=May 30, 2012}}</ref> He was the first pitcher to homer and get his first big-league win in the same game since [[Dennis Tankersley]] did it on May 26, 2002. He was also the first Mets pitcher to get his first win and homer on the same day.


On July 4, 2012, Hefner was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo. However, he was called back on July 21 after an injury to [[Johan Santana]]. On August 26, Hefner pitched his first game since returning from paternity leave for the birth of his second child. Although he got a no-decision, Hefner pitched the best game of his rookie season, by going eight innings and only surrendering one run on five hits.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ike's second blast sends Mets to walk-off victory|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_26_houmlb_nynmlb_1#gid=2012_08_26_houmlb_nynmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=nym|publisher=MLB.com|accessdate=August 27, 2012}}</ref>
On July 4, 2012, Hefner was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo. However, he was called back on July 21 after an injury to [[Johan Santana]]. On August 26, Hefner pitched his first game since returning from paternity leave for the birth of his second child. Although he got a no-decision, Hefner pitched the best game of his rookie season, by going eight innings and only surrendering one run on five hits.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ike's second blast sends Mets to walk-off victory|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_26_houmlb_nynmlb_1#gid=2012_08_26_houmlb_nynmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=nym|work=MLB.com|access-date=August 27, 2012}}</ref>


On September 26, 2012, Hefner was the winning pitcher on the same night that David Wright broke the Mets' all-time hits record.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_26_pitmlb_nynmlb_1 |title=Pirates vs. Mets &#124; 09/26/12 &#124; MLB.com |publisher=Mlb.mlb.com |date=May 24, 2018 |accessdate=November 17, 2018}}</ref>
On September 26, 2012, Hefner was the winning pitcher on the same night that David Wright broke the Mets' all-time hits record.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_09_26_pitmlb_nynmlb_1 |title=Pirates vs. Mets &#124; 09/26/12 &#124; MLB.com |publisher=Mlb.mlb.com |date=May 24, 2018 |access-date=November 17, 2018}}</ref>


On August 28, 2013, Hefner underwent [[Tommy John surgery]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Yorke |first=Aaron |url=http://www.amazinavenue.com/2013/8/28/4668536/jeremy-hefners-tommy-john-surgery-is-a-success |title=Jeremy Hefner's Tommy John surgery is a success - Amazin' Avenue |publisher=Amazinavenue.com |date=August 28, 2013 |accessdate=November 17, 2018}}</ref> Asked if he plans on a late 2014 return, Hefner stated, "That’s my goal, that’s my hope."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/mets/jeremy-hefner-rehabbing-tommy-john-shooting-late-2014-return-blog-entry-1.1782181|title=Jeremy Hefner rehabbing from Tommy John, shooting for a late 2014 return - NY Daily News|first=Kristie|last=Ackert|publisher=|accessdate=November 17, 2018}}</ref>
On August 28, 2013, Hefner underwent [[Tommy John surgery]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Yorke|first=Aaron|url=http://www.amazinavenue.com/2013/8/28/4668536/jeremy-hefners-tommy-john-surgery-is-a-success |title=Jeremy Hefner's Tommy John surgery is a success - Amazin' Avenue|publisher=Amazinavenue.com|date=August 28, 2013|access-date=November 17, 2018}}</ref> Asked if he plans on a late 2014 return, Hefner stated, "That’s my goal, that’s my hope."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/mets/jeremy-hefner-rehabbing-tommy-john-shooting-late-2014-return-blog-entry-1.1782181|title=Jeremy Hefner rehabbing from Tommy John, shooting for a late 2014 return - NY Daily News|first=Kristie|last=Ackert|website=[[New York Daily News]] |access-date=November 17, 2018}}</ref>


After the 2013 season, Hefner was non-tendered by the [[Mets]], making him a free agent.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Mets/status/407684708953112577|title=New York Mets on Twitter|publisher=|accessdate=November 17, 2018}}</ref> However, he was re-signed to a one-year contract in December, prior to the start of the 2014 season.<ref>{{cite web|last=Varela |first=Ashley |url=http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/10/mets-re-sign-right-hander-jeremy-hefner/ |title=Mets re-sign right-hander Jeremy Hefner – HardballTalk |publisher=Hardballtalk.nbcsports.com |date=December 10, 2013 |accessdate=November 17, 2018}}</ref> On October 9, 2014, Hefner announced through his [[Twitter]] account that he would undergo a second Tommy John Surgery.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/jeremy_hefner53/status/520183416990744576|title=Jeremy Hefner on Twitter|work=[[Twitter]]|date=October 9, 2014|accessdate=October 9, 2014}}</ref>
After the 2013 season, Hefner was non-tendered by the [[Mets]], making him a free agent.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Mets/status/407684708953112577|title=New York Mets on Twitter|access-date=November 17, 2018}}</ref> However, he was re-signed to a one-year contract in December, prior to the start of the 2014 season.<ref>{{cite web|last=Varela |first=Ashley |url=http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/10/mets-re-sign-right-hander-jeremy-hefner/ |title=Mets re-sign right-hander Jeremy Hefner – HardballTalk |publisher=Hardballtalk.nbcsports.com |date=December 10, 2013 |access-date=November 17, 2018}}</ref> On October 9, 2014, Hefner announced through his [[Twitter]] account that he would undergo a second Tommy John surgery.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/jeremy_hefner53/status/520183416990744576|title=Jeremy Hefner on Twitter|work=[[Twitter]]|date=October 9, 2014|access-date=October 9, 2014}}</ref>


===St. Louis Cardinals===
===St. Louis Cardinals===
On December 28, 2015, the [[2016 St. Louis Cardinals season|St. Louis Cardinals]] signed Hefner to a minor league deal, which included an invitation to [[spring training]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Frederickson |first=Ben |url=http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/cardinals-sign-former-mets-pitcher-hefner-to-a-minor-league/article_80ab0817-253c-565c-bb41-ab6eaf3971ff.html |title=Cardinals sign former Mets pitcher Hefner to a minor-league deal |newspaper=[[St. Louis Post-Dispatch]] |date=December 28, 2015 |accessdate=December 28, 2015}}</ref> Hefner spent the 2016 season with their Triple-A affiliate, the [[Memphis Redbirds]], where he posted a 3-6 record with a 5.12 ERA.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=458550#/career/R/pitching/2016/ALL |title=Jeremy Hefner Stats, Highlights, Bio &#124; MiLB.com Stats &#124; The Official Site of Minor League Baseball |publisher=Milb.com |date= |accessdate=November 17, 2018}}</ref> He became a free agent on November 7, 2016 .
On December 28, 2015, the [[2016 St. Louis Cardinals season|St. Louis Cardinals]] signed Hefner to a minor league deal, which included an invitation to [[spring training]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Frederickson|first=Ben|url=http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/cardinals-sign-former-mets-pitcher-hefner-to-a-minor-league/article_80ab0817-253c-565c-bb41-ab6eaf3971ff.html|title=Cardinals sign former Mets pitcher Hefner to a minor-league deal|newspaper=[[St. Louis Post-Dispatch]]|date=December 28, 2015|access-date=December 28, 2015}}</ref> Hefner spent the 2016 season with their Triple-A affiliate, the [[Memphis Redbirds]], where he posted a 3-6 record with a 5.12 ERA.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=458550#/career/R/pitching/2016/ALL|title=Jeremy Hefner Stats, Highlights, Bio &#124; MiLB.com Stats &#124; The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|publisher=Milb.com|access-date=November 17, 2018}}</ref> He became a free agent on November 7, 2016 .


On January 17, 2017, Hefner announced his retirement as a player.<ref>{{cite web|last=Taibi |first=Milo |url=https://www.amazinavenue.com/2017/1/18/14308116/mets-hall-of-fame-announcements-jeremy-hefner-retire |title=Mets Morning News: Hall of Fame announcements approaching, Jeremy Hefner retires - Amazin' Avenue |publisher=Amazinavenue.com |date=January 18, 2017 |accessdate=November 17, 2018}}</ref>
On January 17, 2017, Hefner announced his retirement as a player.<ref>{{cite web|last=Taibi |first=Milo |url=https://www.amazinavenue.com/2017/1/18/14308116/mets-hall-of-fame-announcements-jeremy-hefner-retire |title=Mets Morning News: Hall of Fame announcements approaching, Jeremy Hefner retires - Amazin' Avenue |publisher=Amazinavenue.com |date=January 18, 2017 |access-date=November 17, 2018}}</ref>


==Coaching career==
==Coaching career==
After retiring as a player, Hefner joined the [[Minnesota Twins]] as an advance [[scout (sport)|scout]] from 2017 through 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theathletic.com/254698/2018/02/26/jeremy-hefner-advance-scout-minnesota-twins-feature/|title=Half-player, half-scout Jeremy Hefner is the perfect recipe for Twins staff|author=Dan Hayes|website=[[The Athletic]]|date=February 26, 2018|accessdate=November 9, 2019}}</ref> Hefner was promoted to assistant pitching [[coach (baseball)|coach]] for the 2019 season.<ref>{{cite web|author=Rhett Bollinger|url=https://www.mlb.com/twins/news/twins-name-2019-coaching-staff/c-300784964|title=Twins name 2019 coaching staff|website=[[MLB.com]]|date=May 24, 2018|accessdate=November 17, 2018}}</ref> On November 26, 2019, Hefner was hired to be the pitching coach for the New York Mets.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Thosar |first1=Deesha |title=Ex-Mets pitcher Jeremy Hefner added as team’s new pitching coach |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/ny-pitching-coach-jeremy-hefner-20191126-wofgkrik75fwri64o3rk6paqlm-story.html |website=New York Daily News |accessdate=26 November 2019}}</ref>
After retiring as a player, Hefner joined the [[Minnesota Twins]] as an advance [[scout (sport)|scout]] from 2017 through 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theathletic.com/254698/2018/02/26/jeremy-hefner-advance-scout-minnesota-twins-feature/|title=Half-player, half-scout Jeremy Hefner is the perfect recipe for Twins staff|author=Dan Hayes|website=[[The Athletic]]|date=February 26, 2018|access-date=November 9, 2019}}</ref> Hefner was promoted to assistant pitching [[coach (baseball)|coach]] for the 2019 season.<ref>{{cite web|author=Rhett Bollinger|url=https://www.mlb.com/twins/news/twins-name-2019-coaching-staff/c-300784964|title=Twins name 2019 coaching staff|website=[[MLB.com]]|date=May 24, 2018|access-date=November 17, 2018}}</ref>
On December 8, 2019, Hefner was hired to be the pitching coach for the [[New York Mets]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://metsinsider.mlblogs.com/mets-announce-2020-coaching-staff-f6834a515f17|title=Mets Announce 2020 Coaching Staff|website=[[MLB.com]]|author=New York Mets|author-link=New York Mets|date=December 8, 2019|access-date=December 8, 2019}}</ref>


==Pitching style==
==Pitching style==
Hefner threw five pitches. He led with a [[four-seam fastball]] around 89–91&nbsp;mph. He also threw a [[two-seam fastball]] (89–91), a [[Slider (baseball)|slider]] (86–89), a [[curveball]] (74–77), and a [[changeup]] (83–85). Right-handed hitters saw a higher number of sliders, but he mixed all of his pitches against right-handed and left-handed hitters. Hefner's pitches had below-average [[baseball statistics#whiff rate|whiff rates]], reflected in only 18 strikeouts in his first 32 innings of work. However, he also showed excellent control, [[base on balls|walking]] only four batters in that span.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://brooksbaseball.net/player_cards/player_card.php?player=458550|title=Brooks Baseball · Home of the PitchFX Tool - Player Card: Jeremy Hefner|publisher=Brooks Baseball|accessdate=July 25, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/hefneje01.shtml|title=Jeremy Hefner Statistics and History - Baseball-Reference.com|work=[[Baseball-Reference.com]]|accessdate=July 25, 2012}}</ref>
Hefner threw five pitches. He led with a [[four-seam fastball]] around 89–91&nbsp;mph. He also threw a [[two-seam fastball]] (89–91), a [[Slider (baseball)|slider]] (86–89), a [[curveball]] (74–77), and a [[changeup]] (83–85). Right-handed hitters saw a higher number of sliders, but he mixed all of his pitches against right-handed and left-handed hitters. Hefner's pitches had below-average [[baseball statistics#whiff rate|whiff rates]], reflected in only 18 strikeouts in his first 32 innings of work. However, he also showed excellent control, [[base on balls|walking]] only four batters in that span.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://brooksbaseball.net/player_cards/player_card.php?player=458550|title=Brooks Baseball · Home of the PitchFX Tool - Player Card: Jeremy Hefner|publisher=Brooks Baseball|access-date=July 25, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/hefneje01.shtml|title=Jeremy Hefner Statistics and History - Baseball-Reference.com|work=[[Baseball-Reference.com]]|access-date=July 25, 2012}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Hefner is married to Sarah Grace Hefner, a [[personal trainer]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bythehefners.blogspot.com/|title=Our Journey. For His Glory.|work=[[Blogger (service)|Blogger]]|accessdate=July 25, 2012}}</ref> They have two children; a son, Jace (born in 2010), and a daughter, Jaylee (born in 2012). Jeremy plays [[golf]] recreationally.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=099juUUu25c|title=Jeremy Hefner Interview|work=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=July 25, 2012}}</ref>
Hefner is married to Sarah Grace Hefner, a [[personal trainer]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bythehefners.blogspot.com/|title=Our Journey. For His Glory.|work=[[Blogger (service)|Blogger]]|access-date=July 25, 2012}}</ref> They have two children; a son, Jace (born in 2010), and a daughter, Jaylee (born in 2012). Jeremy plays [[golf]] recreationally.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=099juUUu25c|title=Jeremy Hefner Interview|work=[[YouTube]]|access-date=July 25, 2012}}</ref>


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Jeremy Hefner
Hefner with the Mets in 2023
New York Mets – No. 55
Pitcher / Coach
Born: (1986-03-11) March 11, 1986 (age 38)
Perkins, Oklahoma, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 23, 2012, for the New York Mets
Last MLB appearance
August 9, 2013, for the New York Mets
MLB statistics
Win–loss record8–15
Earned run average4.59
Strikeouts150
Teams
As Player

As Coach

Jeremy Scott Hefner (born March 11, 1986) is an American former professional baseball pitcher and pitching coach for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB for the New York Mets, and has previously coached for the Minnesota Twins.

Amateur career

Hefner attended Perkins-Tryon High School. He was a first-team all-state selection as a senior. He also lettered in football.

Hefner attended Seminole State College for two years before transferring to Oral Roberts University. In his freshman year, he was 5–4 with a 4.03 ERA and 47 strikeouts in 46 innings. In his sophomore year, he was 4–1 with a 4.25 ERA and 49 Ks in 36 innings pitched.[1]

Professional career

The New York Mets selected Hefner in the 46th round of the 2004 Major League Baseball draft; however, he opted not to sign. He was next drafted by the Mets in the 48th round of the 2005 Major League Baseball draft, but again did not sign.

Hefner with the Lake Elsinore Storm in 2009

San Diego Padres

Hefner signed with the San Diego Padres after the team selected him in the fifth round of the 2007 Major League Baseball draft.

Pitching for the Eugene Emeralds in 2007, Hefner went 2–5 with a 3.90 ERA in 17 games (11 starts), striking out 74 batters in 62 1/3 innings. In 2008, he pitched for the Fort Wayne Wizards and Lake Elsinore Storm, going a combined 10–5 with a 3.34 ERA in 30 games (25 starts), striking out 150 batters in 145 1/3 innings. He pitched for the Storm and the Portland Beavers in 2009, going 14–9 with a 4.10 ERA in 28 starts. With the Beavers again in 2010, he went 11–8 with a 2.95 ERA in 28 starts.[2]

Pittsburgh Pirates

On November 18, 2011, Hefner was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates designated him for assignment on December 9. Three days later, he was claimed off waivers by the New York Mets.

New York Mets

Hefner with the Mets in 2012

On April 23, 2012, Hefner was called up to the Mets roster to fill in for Ronny Cedeño, who was placed on the disabled list with a strained left intercostal muscle. He pitched three scoreless innings, allowing three hits and one walk. He was sent down to Buffalo after the game, which the Mets lost to the San Francisco Giants, 6–1. Hefner recorded his first career loss against the Toronto Blue Jays on May 19, 2012, after pitching five innings of relief.[3]

On May 24, Hefner made his first MLB start against the San Diego Padres. On May 29, Hefner recorded his first big-league win against the Philadelphia Phillies, which also included his first hit, a home run.[4] He was the first pitcher to homer and get his first big-league win in the same game since Dennis Tankersley did it on May 26, 2002. He was also the first Mets pitcher to get his first win and homer on the same day.

On July 4, 2012, Hefner was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo. However, he was called back on July 21 after an injury to Johan Santana. On August 26, Hefner pitched his first game since returning from paternity leave for the birth of his second child. Although he got a no-decision, Hefner pitched the best game of his rookie season, by going eight innings and only surrendering one run on five hits.[5]

On September 26, 2012, Hefner was the winning pitcher on the same night that David Wright broke the Mets' all-time hits record.[6]

On August 28, 2013, Hefner underwent Tommy John surgery.[7] Asked if he plans on a late 2014 return, Hefner stated, "That’s my goal, that’s my hope."[8]

After the 2013 season, Hefner was non-tendered by the Mets, making him a free agent.[9] However, he was re-signed to a one-year contract in December, prior to the start of the 2014 season.[10] On October 9, 2014, Hefner announced through his Twitter account that he would undergo a second Tommy John surgery.[11]

St. Louis Cardinals

On December 28, 2015, the St. Louis Cardinals signed Hefner to a minor league deal, which included an invitation to spring training.[12] Hefner spent the 2016 season with their Triple-A affiliate, the Memphis Redbirds, where he posted a 3-6 record with a 5.12 ERA.[13] He became a free agent on November 7, 2016 .

On January 17, 2017, Hefner announced his retirement as a player.[14]

Coaching career

After retiring as a player, Hefner joined the Minnesota Twins as an advance scout from 2017 through 2018.[15] Hefner was promoted to assistant pitching coach for the 2019 season.[16]

On December 8, 2019, Hefner was hired to be the pitching coach for the New York Mets.[17]

Pitching style

Hefner threw five pitches. He led with a four-seam fastball around 89–91 mph. He also threw a two-seam fastball (89–91), a slider (86–89), a curveball (74–77), and a changeup (83–85). Right-handed hitters saw a higher number of sliders, but he mixed all of his pitches against right-handed and left-handed hitters. Hefner's pitches had below-average whiff rates, reflected in only 18 strikeouts in his first 32 innings of work. However, he also showed excellent control, walking only four batters in that span.[18][19]

Personal life

Hefner is married to Sarah Grace Hefner, a personal trainer.[20] They have two children; a son, Jace (born in 2010), and a daughter, Jaylee (born in 2012). Jeremy plays golf recreationally.[21]

References

  1. ^ "Jeremy Hefner - #17 - ORUGoldenEagles.com - Official Athletic Website of Oral Roberts University". Oral Roberts University Athletics. February 13, 2007. Retrieved July 25, 2012.
  2. ^ "Jeremy Hefner Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History - Baseball-Reference.com". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 17, 2018.
  3. ^ "Call doesn't go Mets' way in loss to Blue Jays". mlb.com. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
  4. ^ "Top Hef: Mets' rookie Hefner does it all in win". Mets.com. Retrieved May 30, 2012.
  5. ^ "Ike's second blast sends Mets to walk-off victory". MLB.com. Retrieved August 27, 2012.
  6. ^ "Pirates vs. Mets | 09/26/12 | MLB.com". Mlb.mlb.com. May 24, 2018. Retrieved November 17, 2018.
  7. ^ Yorke, Aaron (August 28, 2013). "Jeremy Hefner's Tommy John surgery is a success - Amazin' Avenue". Amazinavenue.com. Retrieved November 17, 2018.
  8. ^ Ackert, Kristie. "Jeremy Hefner rehabbing from Tommy John, shooting for a late 2014 return - NY Daily News". New York Daily News. Retrieved November 17, 2018.
  9. ^ "New York Mets on Twitter". Retrieved November 17, 2018.
  10. ^ Varela, Ashley (December 10, 2013). "Mets re-sign right-hander Jeremy Hefner – HardballTalk". Hardballtalk.nbcsports.com. Retrieved November 17, 2018.
  11. ^ "Jeremy Hefner on Twitter". Twitter. October 9, 2014. Retrieved October 9, 2014.
  12. ^ Frederickson, Ben (December 28, 2015). "Cardinals sign former Mets pitcher Hefner to a minor-league deal". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved December 28, 2015.
  13. ^ "Jeremy Hefner Stats, Highlights, Bio | MiLB.com Stats | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Milb.com. Retrieved November 17, 2018.
  14. ^ Taibi, Milo (January 18, 2017). "Mets Morning News: Hall of Fame announcements approaching, Jeremy Hefner retires - Amazin' Avenue". Amazinavenue.com. Retrieved November 17, 2018.
  15. ^ Dan Hayes (February 26, 2018). "Half-player, half-scout Jeremy Hefner is the perfect recipe for Twins staff". The Athletic. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
  16. ^ Rhett Bollinger (May 24, 2018). "Twins name 2019 coaching staff". MLB.com. Retrieved November 17, 2018.
  17. ^ New York Mets (December 8, 2019). "Mets Announce 2020 Coaching Staff". MLB.com. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
  18. ^ "Brooks Baseball · Home of the PitchFX Tool - Player Card: Jeremy Hefner". Brooks Baseball. Retrieved July 25, 2012.
  19. ^ "Jeremy Hefner Statistics and History - Baseball-Reference.com". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved July 25, 2012.
  20. ^ "Our Journey. For His Glory". Blogger. Retrieved July 25, 2012.
  21. ^ "Jeremy Hefner Interview". YouTube. Retrieved July 25, 2012.

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