Codi Heuer

Codi Dalton Heuer (born July 3, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball at Wichita State University. He previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox.

Codi Heuer
Chicago Cubs – No. 12
Pitcher
Born: (1996-07-03) July 3, 1996
Missoula, Montana, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 24, 2020, for the Chicago White Sox
MLB statistics
(through 2021 season)
Win–loss record10–4
Earned run average3.56
Strikeouts81
Teams

Amateur career

Heuer was born and raised in Missoula, Montana, before moving to Fort Collins, Colorado before he began high school.[1] Following the move, he attended Fossil Ridge High School in Fort Collins.[2] In 2015, his senior year, he threw a complete game shutout in which he struck out 17 batters, a school record.[3]

He went undrafted in the 2015 Major League Baseball draft, and enrolled at Wichita State University where he played college baseball for the Shockers.[4] In 2016, his freshman season at Wichita State, he appeared in 21 games (making two starts) in which he went 1–1 with a 9.12 ERA in 24+2⁄3 innings,[5] and as a sophomore in 2017, he pitched to a 2–2 record and 4.42 ERA in 38+2⁄3 innings.[6] In 2018, his junior year, he was Wichita State's Friday night starter, going 6–5 with a 4.31 ERA over 16 games (15 starts).[7][8]

Professional career

Chicago White Sox

After his junior year, Heuer was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the sixth round of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.[9] He signed and made his professional debut with the Great Falls Voyagers.[10] He made 14 starts, going 0–1 with a 4.74 ERA over 38 innings, as the Voyagers won the Pioneer League crown.[11] In 2019, he moved to the bullpen, and began the year with the Winston-Salem Dash before being promoted to the Birmingham Barons in June.[12] Over 42 relief appearances between the two clubs, Heuer went 6–4 with a 2.39 ERA, striking out 65 over 67+2⁄3 innings.[13]

On July 23, 2020, it was announced that Heuer had been named to the White Sox 2020 Opening Day roster.[14] He made his MLB debut the next night against the Minnesota Twins, striking out one and pitching a scoreless inning.[15][16] With the 2020 Chicago White Sox, Heuer appeared in 21 games, compiling a 3-0 record with 1.52 ERA and 25 strikeouts in 23+2⁄3 innings pitched.[17] For the 2021 White Sox, Heuer went 4-1 with a 5.12 ERA and 39 strikeouts over 38+2⁄3 innings.[18]

Chicago Cubs

On July 30, 2021, Heuer was traded along with Nick Madrigal to the Chicago Cubs for Craig Kimbrel.[19] Heuer appeared in 25 games for the Cubs in which he went 3-3 with a 3.14 ERA and 17 strikeouts over 28+2⁄3 innings.[20] On March 8, 2022, Heuer underwent Tommy John surgery, ending his 2022 season before it began.[21][22]

On January 13, 2023, Heuer agreed to a one-year, $785,000 contract with the Cubs, avoiding salary arbitration.[23] After 15 rehab appearances for the Triple–A Iowa Cubs, it was announced on June 24 that Heuer would undergo season–ending surgery to address an elbow fracture he had suffered earlier in the week.[24]

Personal life

Heuer is a cousin of National Football League linebacker Troy Andersen.[25]

References
  1. Published 6:32 p.m. MT June 14, 2018 (June 14, 2018). "To new Voyager pitcher Codi Heuer, Centene Stadium feels like home". Greatfallstribune.com. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  2. Newman, Kyle (June 5, 2018). "Tracking Colorado players selected on Day 2 of the 2018 MLB Draft". Denverpost.com. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  3. Suter, Rick (April 21, 2015). "Prep roundup: Heuer throws FRHS record 17 Ks in shutout | USA TODAY High School Sports". Usatodayhss.com. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  4. The Kansas City Star (Subscription required)
  5. Suter, Rick (June 2016). "More than 40 local baseball stars still playing in college". Usatodayhss.com. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  6. Cahill, Teddy. "2018 Conference Previews: American Athletic Conference". www.baseballamerica.com.
  7. The Kansas City Star (Subscription required)
  8. "Cowboys have tough act to follow | McNeese". americanpress.com. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  9. "Former Fossil Ridge pitcher Codi Heuer selected in MLB draft". Coloradoan.com. June 5, 2018. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  10. "Fossil Ridge's Codi Heuer signs with White Sox organization". Coloradoan.com. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  11. Published 3:14 a.m. MT September 14, 2018 (September 14, 2018). "Number 13 a lucky one for the Pioneer League champion Voyagers". Greatfallstribune.com. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  12. "RHP Codi Heuer promoted to Double-A Birmingham from Winston-Salem". OurSports Central. June 20, 2019.
  13. Pope, LaMond. "Pitching prospect Codi Heuer has impressed the White Sox in spring training. The hard-throwing reliever says 'I feed off' the chance to save a game". chicagotribune.com.
  14. "Missoula native, former Great Falls Voyagers pitcher makes Chicago White Sox Opening Day roster | Pioneer-league". missoulian.com. July 2, 2020. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  15. "Fossil Ridge graduate Codi Heuer makes MLB debut with Chicago White Sox". Coloradoan.com. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  16. Scott Merkin (July 25, 2020). "Heuer tosses perfect 9th in triumphant debut". MLB.com. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  17. "Codi Heuer Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
  18. "Heuer reflects on time in Sox org". MLB.com.
  19. "White Sox net Kimbrel from crosstown Cubs". MLB.com/WhiteSox. July 30, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  20. "Chicago Cubs are the undisputed winners in the Craig Kimbrel trade". October 16, 2021.
  21. "Cubs pitcher Codi Heuer undergoes Tommy John surgery". March 8, 2022.
  22. Wittenmyer •, Gordon (March 8, 2022). "Cubs Reliever Codi Heuer Undergoes Tommy John Surgery". Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  23. "2023 MLB Arbitration Tracker". MLBTradeRumors. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  24. "Cubs' bullpen loses Heuer, Hughes for season with injuries: reports". sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
  25. Mansch, Scott (December 15, 2021). "Montana State star Troy Andersen has roots in Murray County". The Globe. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
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