| Andrew Heaney | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Heaney with theLos Angeles Angels in 2015 | |
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1991-06-05)June 5, 1991 (age 34) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 19, 2014, for the Miami Marlins | |
| MLB statistics (through 2025 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 56–72 |
| Earned run average | 4.57 |
| Strikeouts | 1,156 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Andrew Mark Heaney (born June 5, 1991) is an American professionalbaseballpitcher who is a free agent. He previously played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theMiami Marlins,Los Angeles Angels,New York Yankees,Los Angeles Dodgers,Texas Rangers, andPittsburgh Pirates. Prior to becoming a professional, he playedcollege baseball for theOklahoma State Cowboys.
The Marlins drafted Heaney in the first round of the2012 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut with the Marlins in 2014. Heaney pitched for the Angels from 2015 through 2021, and played for the Yankees in 2021 and Dodgers in 2022.
Andrew Mark Heaney was born on June 5, 1991, inOklahoma City, Oklahoma. Heaney attendedPutnam City High School inWarr Acres, Oklahoma, where he played for the school's baseball team.[1][2] He was selected by theTampa Bay Rays in the 24th round of the2009 Major League Baseball Draft, but did not sign, opting to enroll atOklahoma State University, where he playedcollege baseball for theOklahoma State Cowboys, competing in theBig 12 Conference of theNational Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA)Division I.
In the summer of 2011, he pitched incollegiate summer baseball for theFalmouth Commodores of theCape Cod Baseball League.[3][4]
In 2012, Heaney's junior season, he pitched to an 8–2win–loss record and a 1.60earned run average (ERA) in118+1⁄3innings pitched. He led all NCAA pitchers with 140strikeouts.[5] Heaney was namedBig 12 Conference Baseball Pitcher of the Year in 2012.[6] Heaney was a unanimousAll-America selection, being named a first-team All-American byBaseball America,Collegiate Baseball, theAmerican Baseball Coaches Association, and theNational Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.[7]
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TheMiami Marlins drafted Heaney in the first round of the2012 Major League Baseball draft. Heaney was the ninth selection and received an estimated $2.6 millionsigning bonus.[5]
Heaney began the 2013 season with theJupiter Hammerheads of theHigh-AFlorida State League, and was promoted to theJacksonville Suns of theDouble-ASouthern League in August. Between Jupiter and Jacksonville, he amassed a 34-inning scoreless streak.[8] Heaney began the 2014 season with Jacksonville, and was promoted to theNew Orleans Zephyrs of theTriple-APacific Coast League in May. In his Triple-A debut, he faced the Oklahoma City Redhawks and went five innings, allowing one run on seven hits while adding seven strikeouts and no walks. He took a no decision.[9]
Heaney made his major-league debut on June 19, 2014, against theNew York Mets, going six innings and allowing one run whilestriking out three. He took the loss in a 1–0 game.[10] In seven games (five starts) for Miami during his rookie campaign, Heaney posted an 0-3 record and 5.83 ERA with 20 strikeouts across29+1⁄3 innings pitched.[11]
On December 10, 2014, the Marlins traded Heaney to theLos Angeles Dodgers, along withChris Hatcher,Austin Barnes, andEnrique Hernández, forDan Haren,Dee Gordon, andMiguel Rojas.[12] Five hours later, he was traded to theLos Angeles Angels forHowie Kendrick.[13] Heaney thanked the Dodgers for their short time together, tweeting, "Well, @Dodgers we had a good run! Great to be a part of such a storied franchise. #thanksforthememories".[14]
After some injuries to the starting rotation, Heaney was called up and made 18 starts for the Angels. He went 6-4 with a 3.49 ERA and 78 strikeouts in 105 innings while displaying an excellent strikeout to walk ratio of 2.79 for Anaheim.[15]
In 2016, Heaney made the Angels opening day rotation as their #2 starter. In what turned out to be his only start, after allowing 4 runs in 6 innings, Heaney left the game. After the game, Heaney felt discomfort in his elbow, he was immediately placed on the disabled list. On April 30, Heaney received aplatelet-rich plasma injection in his left elbow, sidelining him for 6 weeks.[16] On June 28, Heaney underwent evaluations on his elbow and found no improvement, pushing back his return even further.[17] On July 1, Heaney underwentTommy John surgery and missed the remainder of the 2016 season.[18] Heaney would finish his 2016 season with an ERA of 6.00 in six innings.[19] In 2017, in21+2⁄3 innings he was 1–2 with a 7.06 ERA and 27 strikeouts.[15]
On June 5, 2018, the day of his 27th birthday, Heaney pitched a one-hit complete game shutout as the Angels won 1–0 over theKansas City Royals.[20] Heaney was the only Angels starter to start 30 games in 2018. He finished the 2018 season 9–10 with an ERA of 4.15 and 180 strikeouts in 180 innings.[15]
Heaney entered 2019 as the projected #1 starter but suffered an elbow inflammation and was shut down after his first spring start. He was shut down again on March 28 after experiencing a setback during a side session.[21]
On July 6, 2019, Heaney became the first pitcher to start after the passing of fellow left-handerTyler Skaggs. His first pitch againstGeorge Springer ofHouston Astros was mimicking an overhand and slow curveball, which was Skaggs' best pitch, and was unchallenged with no swing.[22] In 18 starts, Heaney was 4–6 with a 4.91 ERA.[15]
Heaney was named the Angels' opening day starter for the2020 season.[23] In the 3–7 no-decision loss to the Oakland Athletics, Heaney pitched4+2⁄3 innings, striking out 6 batters and allowing 1 run. He finished the shortened season with a record of 4–3 in 12 starts. He struck out 70 batters in66+2⁄3 innings.[15]
On July 30, 2021, Heaney was traded to theNew York Yankees in exchange forJanson Junk andElvis Peguero.[24] On August 12, Heaney was the starting pitcher in the firstField of Dreams game inDyersville, Iowa against the Chicago White Sox. Heaney went 5 innings giving up 5 hits, 7 runs, 3 walks, and 3 home runs while striking out 5 batters as the Yankees lost 9–8. Prior to the2021 American League Wild Card Game, Heaney wasdesignated for assignment.[25]On October 8, Heaney rejected his outright assignment and elected free agency.[26]
On November 10, 2021, Heaney signed a one-year, $8.5 million contract with theLos Angeles Dodgers.[27] He made 14 starts and two relief appearances for the Dodgers in 2022, with a 4–4 record and 3.10 ERA while striking out 110 batters.[15]He also had a couple of lengthy stints on the injured list.[28]
On December 9, 2022, Heaney signed a two-year contract with theTexas Rangers.[29] On April 10, 2023, Heaney recorded 9 consecutive strikeouts in a game against theKansas City Royals, which tied the American League record and set the franchise record.[30] In 34 appearances (28 starts) for the Rangers in 2023, he logged a 10-6 record and 4.15 ERA with 151 strikeouts across147+1⁄3 innings pitched.[31]
In the playoffs, Heaney made three starts. He started Game 1 of the2023 American League Division Series, and pitched the first3+2⁄3 innings, a game in which the Rangers went on to win 3-2. In Game 4 of the2023 American League Championship Series, Heaney lasted only2⁄3 of an inning, surrendering four hits, three earned runs, and one walk. The Rangers would go on to lose the game 10-3.[32] He also started and earned the win in Game 4 of the2023 World Series, pitching five innings while only allowing four hits, two walks, and one earned run, while also recording three strikeouts.[33] The Rangers ultimately won the World Series in five games, giving Heaney his firstWorld Series ring.
Heaney made 32 appearances (31 starts) for Texas during the 2024 campaign, compiling a 5-14 record and 4.28 ERA with 159 strikeouts across 160 innings pitched.[34]
On February 22, 2025, Heaney signed a one-year, $5.25 million contract with thePittsburgh Pirates.[35] Heaney struggled to a 5-10 record and 4.99 ERA over his first 24 games (23 starts), and was shifted to the bullpen on August 16.[36] After continued struggles, including allowing five runs in2⁄3 of an inning against theSt. Louis Cardinals, Heaney wasdesignated for assignment by the Pirates on August 26.[37][38] He was released by Pittsburgh on August 29.[39]
On August 31, 2025, Heaney signed a minor league contract to return to the Dodgers organization.[40] In four starts for the Triple-AOklahoma City Comets, he recorded an 0.90 ERA with 13 strikeouts across 10 innings pitched. On September 27, the Dodgers selected Heaney's contract, adding him to their active roster.[41] He allowed three runs on four hits in two innings in one game.[15]
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Heaney is an overhand pitcher with a long stride. He throws three pitches: afour-seam fastball that averages 92 miles per hour (148 km/h) and can touch 95 miles per hour (153 km/h), acurveball at 80 miles per hour (130 km/h), and achangeup at 84 miles per hour (135 km/h).[42] In 2022 with theLos Angeles Dodgers, Heaney added a "sweeping" styleslider to his repertoire.
Heaney and his wife, Jordan, met in high school and married in 2014.[43] In 2019, they implemented a dog therapy program atChildren's Hospital of Orange County.[44]
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