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Johnny Hellweg | Starting Pitcher

Team: Milwaukee Brewers
Age / DOB:  (24) / 10/29/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'6' / 190
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Brewers prospect Johnny Hellweg has been very impressive early on in spring camp and could be a consideration to open the season in the bullpen.
Hellweg was acquired from the Angels last season in the Zack Greinke trade. He has worked as both a starter and reliever in the minor leagues, but the Brewers would only use him out of the bullpen if he were to make the Opening Day roster. If not, he'll serve as a starter at Triple-A. Mar 1 - 9:57 PM
Source: Brewers.MLB.com

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Johnny Hellweg - S - Brewers

Brewers recalled RHP Johnny Hellweg from Double-A Huntsville.

Acquired from the Angels in the Zack Greinke deal, Hellweg posted a 3.29 ERA over 139 2/3 frames at the Double-A level this season. He has the stuff to be a mid-rotation starter if he can work out his control issues.
Fri, Oct 5, 2012 10:12:00 AM
Johnny Hellweg - S - Brewers

The Brewers have placed prospect right-hander Johnny Hellweg on the disabled list with Double-A Huntsville in an effort to limit his innings.

Hellweg, 23, was acquired from the Angels late last month in the Zack Greinke deal. He has logged 129 1/3 innings this season after throwing just 89 1/3 innings last year, so the Brewers are just being cautious. He will only pitch in relief the rest of the way once activated.
Source: Tom Haudricourt on Twitter
Wed, Aug 8, 2012 04:04:00 PM
Johnny Hellweg - S - Brewers

Brewers acquired RHP Johnny Hellweg, SS Jean Segura and RHP Ariel Pena from the Angels for RHP Zack Greinke.

Hellweg was a 16th round selection of the Angels in the 2008 draft. In 21 starts with Double-A Arkansas this season, he compiled a 5-10 record, 3.38 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 88/60 K/BB ratio. As is the case with Pena, he’s considered close to big league ready, and could see some time in the Brewers rotation as soon as this season.
Fri, Jul 27, 2012 08:30:00 PM
Johnny Hellweg - S - Brewers

Angels optioned RHP John Hellweg to Double-A Arkansas.

Arguably the team's top pitching prospect, the 6-foot-9 Hellweg moved from the bullpen to the rotation in 2011 and took to it well. He's made only 17 minor league starts, though, and certainly needs more seasoning.
Fri, Mar 16, 2012 09:58:00 AM
Johnny Hellweg - S - Brewers

Angels purchased the contract of RHP Johnny Hellweg from High-A Inland Empire.

Hellweg, 23, began this season as a reliever, but really took off after being given a rotation spot in June, posting a 2.12 ERA and 80/28 K/BB ratio over 14 starts. He should appear as a top-ten Angels' prospect in most publications this winter.
Fri, Nov 18, 2011 06:14:00 PM

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SS1Jean Segura
3B1Aramis Ramirez
2Alex Gonzalez
3Taylor Green
LF1Ryan Braun
CF1Carlos Gomez
2Logan Schafer
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