Johnny Hellweg


John David Hellweg is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball for the Milwaukee Brewers and for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball.

Career

Los Angeles Angels

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.

Milwaukee Brewers

The Angels traded Hellweg, Jean Segura, and Ariel Peña to the Milwaukee Brewers for Zack Greinke on July 27, 2012.
The Brewers promoted Hellweg to the majors for the first time on June 26, 2013. Hellweg made his Major League debut on June 28, 2013 against the Pittsburgh Pirates. During his debut, he pitched only 1 innings surrendering 7 runs. He finished the season with a 1-4 record and an unprecedented 9/26 SO/BB ratio.
Hellweg began the 2014 season as the opening day starter for the Brewers Triple A team Nashville Sounds. After 4 starts though, Hellweg would miss the remainder of the season due to injury. Hellweg would return from injury in 2015 to pitch in 16 starts between AA and A. Through his 16 minor league starts, Hellweg was 1-10 with 52 walks in 61 innings.

San Diego Padres

Hellweg was released by the San Diego Padres on July 4, 2016 after posting an ERA of over 10 in 10 minor league games, including 6 starts.

New Jersey Jackals

On July 8, 2016 Hellweg signed a contract with the New Jersey Jackals of the Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball.

Cincinnati Reds

On November 16, 2016, Hellweg signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds.

Second stint with New Jersey Jackals

In 2017, Hellweg pitched for the New Jersey Jackals of the Canadian-American "Can-Am" League. In 38 innings, Hellweg struck out 62 while only serving up 2 home runs.

Pittsburgh Pirates

On August 25, 2017, Hellweg signed a minor league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
On June 25, 2018 Hellweg was released so he could pursue an opportunity in Japan.

Hiroshima Toyo Carp

On June 26, 2018, Hellweg signed with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of the Nippon Professional Baseball.
On December 2, 2019, he become free agent.

St. Louis Cardinals

On January 30, 2020, Hellweg signed a minor league deal with the St. Louis Cardinals. On May 27, he was released.