Jeremy Hellickson, baseball player, 2010-2019

Jeremy Hellickson

Born: 4/8/1987 in Des Moines, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-08-02 | Final Game: 2019-05-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Jeremy Robert Hellickson

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Biography

Jeremy Hellickson, born in 1987, was a talented pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 until his retirement in 2019. Throughout his career, Hellickson established himself as a reliable starter, finishing with a record of 76-75 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.13. He recorded a total of 929 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and effectively navigate opposing lineups. Hellickson's playing style was characterized by his command and ability to pitch deep into games, which made him a valuable asset to his teams over the years. Hellickson gained significant recognition early in his career, earning the title of Rookie of the Year, which highlighted his immediate impact in the league. His contributions on the mound were instrumental during his tenure with the Tampa Bay Rays, where he became known for his poise and competitive spirit. As part of a generation of pitchers navigating a rapidly evolving game, Hellickson's career spanned a transformative period in baseball, marked by an emphasis on analytics and pitcher health. Although he finished without any saves, his role as a starter solidified his reputation as a dependable pitcher in the majors, and he left a lasting impression on the teams he represented.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
76 75 232 224 3 2 0 1269.3 1206 583 184 385 929 4.13 0

Career ERA 4.13 vs. league average 4.08 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2010 TBR AL 4 0 10 4 0 0 0 36.3 32 14 8 33 3.47 4.08 (+15%) -
2011 TBR AL 13 10 29 29 2 1 0 189.0 146 62 72 117 2.95 3.94 (+25%) -
2012 TBR AL 10 11 31 31 0 0 0 177.0 163 61 59 124 3.10 4.01 (+23%) -
2013 TBR AL 12 10 32 31 0 0 0 174.0 185 100 50 135 5.17 3.87 (-34%) -
2014 TBR AL 1 5 13 13 0 0 0 63.7 71 32 21 54 4.52 3.74 (-21%) -
2015 AZ NL 9 12 27 27 0 0 0 146.0 151 75 43 121 4.62 3.96 (-17%) -
2016 PHI NL 12 10 32 32 1 1 0 189.0 173 78 45 154 3.71 4.19 (+11%) 1043.8
2017 PHI NL 6 5 20 20 0 0 0 112.3 111 59 30 65 4.73 4.36 (-8%) -3303.6
2017 BAL AL 2 6 10 10 0 0 0 51.7 49 40 17 31 6.97 4.36 (-60%) -2576.6
2018 WAS NL 5 3 19 19 0 0 0 91.3 78 35 20 65 3.45 4.15 (+17%) -171.7
2019 WAS NL 2 3 9 8 0 0 0 39.0 47 27 20 30 6.23 4.51 (-38%) -1755.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
234 175 10 25 3 1 0 14 0 11 67 0.143 0.201 0.171 0.372 -404.6

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 43.7% below league average.

Career OBP .201 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 37.2% below league average.

Career SLG .171 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — 58.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.372 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 48.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2010 TBR AL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 TBR AL 29 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2012 TBR AL 31 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2013 TBR AL 32 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2014 TBR AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 AZ NL 29 41 3 9 0 0 0 7 0 2 14 0.220 — — — — 0.0
2016 PHI NL 32 54 3 9 1 0 0 4 0 4 24 0.167 .255 (-35%) .321 (-30%) .417 (-56%) .738 (-45%) -404.6
2017 PHI NL 20 33 1 3 1 1 0 2 0 3 9 0.091 — — — — 0.0
2017 BAL AL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2018 WAS NL 19 32 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 13 0.062 — — — — 0.0
2019 WAS NL 9 9 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.111 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2013 ALDS1 TBA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2011 ALDS2 TBA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 1 2 2 0 5.0 5 3 3 1 5.40

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2013 ALDS1 TBA 0 0 1 1 0 1.0 1 0 2 0 0.00
2011 ALDS2 TBA 0 1 1 1 0 4.0 4 3 1 1 6.75

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 232 224 83 151 6 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2010 TBA P 10 4 1 3 0 0
2011 TBA P 29 29 15 16 0 0
2012 TBA P 31 31 17 21 2 2
2013 TBA P 32 31 9 14 0 1
2014 TBA P 13 13 3 7 1 2
2015 ARI P 27 27 11 19 2 0
2016 PHI P 32 32 8 28 0 3
2017 PHI P 20 20 6 15 0 1
2017 BAL P 10 10 4 11 0 2
2018 WAS P 19 19 7 10 1 2
2019 WAS P 9 8 2 7 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 232

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2012 Gold Glove P
2011 Pitcher of the Month May
2011 Rookie of the Month May
2011 Rookie of the Year

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 PHI NL $7,000,000
2015 ARI NL $4,275,000
2013 TBA AL $503,000
2012 TBA AL $489,500
2011 TBA AL $418,400
Total Career Earnings $12,685,900

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2011 Rookie of the Year AL 1st 102.0 140 17