Keith Hessler
Keith Alexander Hessler is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball for the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres.
Career
Arizona Diamondbacks
Hessler played college baseball at Coastal Carolina University. He was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 28th round of the 2010 [Major League Baseball draft].On August 8, 2015, Hessler was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. In 18 appearances for Arizona, he struggled to an 8.03 ERA with 12 strikeouts across innings pitched.
Hessler began the 2016 campaign with Double–A Mobile. In 2 games for the Diamondbacks, he allowed 3 runs on 5 hits with 2 strikeouts over 3 innings pitched. Hessler was designated for assignment following the promotion of Zac Curtis on April 30, 2016.
San Diego Padres
On May 10, 2016, Hessler was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres. In 15 games for San Diego, he recorded a 3.38 ERA with 9 strikeouts across innings pitched.On April 1, 2017, Hessler was designated for assignment by the Padres. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A El Paso Chihuahuas on April 5. In 41 relief outings for the Chihuahuas, Hessler compiled a 2–2 record and 4.57 ERA with 36 strikeouts over innings pitched. He was released by the Padres organization on August 3.