Heath Hembree
As we count down to Opening Day we would like to highlight some of the players and coaches we will be cheering on during the 2013 season. Be sure to check out our 2013 Media Guide for more tidbits about our players and coaches.
2012 SEASON
- Spent the majority of his third professional season with triple-A Fresno, going 1-1 with a 4.74 ERA (20er, 38.0ip) along with 15 saves in 17 chances in 39 relief appearances.
- Finished in a tie for sixth in the PCL in saves, which were also tied with Jean Machi for the most on the team…his 15 rescues were the seventh-most by a Grizzlies pitcher in a single season in team history.
- Was sidelined for a month of the season from July 5-Aug. 7 with a flexor tendon strain in his pitching elbow.
- Was named to the Pacific Coast League mid-season All- Star team, but did not participate due to his stint on the DL…it marked his second career All-Star nomination.
- Earned PCL Pitcher of the Week honors for the week end- ing April 30.
- Pitched in the Arizona Fall League following the season and was named to the AFL Rising Stars team after going 2-for-2 in save chances while posting a 3.00 ERA (3er, 9.0ip) in nine relief outings.
